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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Released August 2009
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and VH-410 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the VH-410 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX120 IS matches up against the VH-410 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Olympus VH-410

 SX120 IS VH-410 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Canon SX120 IS

 VH-410 SX120 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2012August 2009More modern by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus VH-410

 SX120 IS VH-410 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has sizing 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 SX120 IS and Olympus VH-410 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS and the VH-410.

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and VH-410 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and VH-410.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus VH-410 will offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography information
33
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with Olympus VH-410
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (285g)
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography information
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (285g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
provides touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging details
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging details
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (285g)
32
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Olympus VH-410
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISOlympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Olympus VH-410
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 gr (0.63 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $186