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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus VH-515, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the VH-515 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX200 IS grades vs the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus VH-515

 SX200 IS VH-515 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Canon SX200 IS

 VH-515 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012May 2009Newer by 39 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus VH-515

 SX200 IS VH-515 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the VH-515.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and VH-515 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and VH-515.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
features focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus VH-515
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus VH-515
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $648