Canon S200 vs Olympus VH-515

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon S200 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and VH-515 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was introduced 19 months later than the VH-515 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S200 scores vs the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 features outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 and Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 versus the VH-515.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and VH-515.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus VH-515 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.