Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus VH-515

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the VH-515 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS provides physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the VH-515.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and VH-515.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-515 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.