Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus VH-515

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus VH-515, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 18 months before the VH-515 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the VH-515 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the VH-515.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and VH-515 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and VH-515.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.