Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VH-515

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VH-515, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 17 months later than the VH-515 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX600 HS grades versus the VH-515 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX600 HS and the VH-515.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and VH-515.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX600 HS to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.