Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus VH-515

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX270 HS vs 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 SX270 HS (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 8 months after the VH-515 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores vs the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 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).

Check the Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS versus the VH-515.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and VH-515.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX270 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.