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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
93 Imaging
45 Features
47 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 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
  • Released August 2012
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus VH-515, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 2 years after the VH-515 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX610 HS grades vs the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 SX610 HS VH-515 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2012More modern by 29 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Canon SX610 HS

		

		

			
 VH-515 SX610 HS 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 SX610 HS VH-515 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the VH-515.
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and VH-515.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 supports face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (191 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides focus via touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography highlights
44
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (270 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
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 lighter than others (191 grams)
 MP count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (450mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low battery life (270 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
62
 provides focus via touch
 built-in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
48
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery life (270 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
37
 quite wide (26mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (191g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic socket
35
 quite wide (26mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Olympus VH-515
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSOlympus VH-515
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Olympus VH-515
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 191g (0.42 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $214 $648