Canon S120 vs Olympus VH-515

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon S120 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and VH-515 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was released 16 months later than the VH-515 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the S120 grades vs the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon S120 and Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S120 and the VH-515.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and VH-515 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and VH-515.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The S120 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent S120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.