Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus VH-515

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus VH-515, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the VH-515 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the VH-515 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 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).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the VH-515.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and VH-515 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and VH-515.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to give more detail having an extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.