Canon G1 X II vs Olympus VH-410

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon G1 X II and Olympus VH-410, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is fairly close but the G1 X II (1.5") and VH-410 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X II was unveiled 18 months after the VH-410 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G1 X II matches up against the VH-410 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Olympus VH-410. The full galleries are provided at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G1 X II features physical measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 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).

Examine the Canon G1 X II and Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G1 X II against the VH-410.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and VH-410 is 76 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X II and VH-410.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G1 X II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus VH-410 will result in extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer G1 X II should have a benefit in sensor technology.