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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
80 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
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
  • Launched August 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus VH-515, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out within a month of the VH-515 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX500 IS grades versus the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Olympus VH-515

          

          

            
 SX500 IS VH-515 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Canon SX500 IS

          

          

            
 VH-515 SX500 IS 
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus VH-515

          

          

            
 SX500 IS VH-515 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has specifications 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 SX500 IS versus Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the VH-515.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and VH-515 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and VH-515.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

            Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/1,600s)
 decent MP (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
26
 has face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 boasts touch focus
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography highlights
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 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (195 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography info
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
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 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery pack (195 per charge)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 boasts touch focus
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery pack (195 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
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 decently wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
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 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
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 decently wide (26mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no external mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Olympus VH-515
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus VH-515
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $648