Canon G12 vs Olympus VH-410

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon G12 vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and VH-410 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was introduced 19 months before the VH-410 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G12 scores versus the VH-410 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G12 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon G12 vs Olympus VH-410 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G12 compared to the VH-410.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and VH-410 is 83 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and VH-410.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VH-410 will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.