Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus VH-515

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus VH-515, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 13 months prior to the VH-515 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX230 HS grades versus the VH-515 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS against the VH-515.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and VH-515.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.