Canon N vs Olympus VH-515
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![Canon PowerShot N front Canon PowerShot N front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-N/Canon-N-front.jpg)
![Olympus VH-515 front Olympus VH-515 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VH-515/Olympus-VH-515-front.jpg)
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36 Features
34 Overall
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Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
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Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon N and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The N was manufactured 5 months after the VH-515 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the N grades against the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N & Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Olympus VH-515
N | VH-515 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Canon N
VH-515 | N | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Olympus VH-515
N | VH-515 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N features outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N and Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the N against the VH-515.
![Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N-vs-Olympus-VH-515-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N-vs-Olympus-VH-515-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N and VH-515.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
![Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N-vs-Olympus-VH-515-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N-vs-Olympus-VH-515-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot N | Olympus VH-515 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G touch | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $299 | $648 |