Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus VH-515
SX200 IS | VH-515 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Canon SX200 IS
VH-515 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 39 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus VH-515
SX200 IS | VH-515 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus VH-515 | |
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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 |