Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus VH-410

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX170 IS versus Olympus VH-410, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 13 months after the VH-410 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades vs the VH-410 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Olympus VH-410. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS offers outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX170 IS versus Olympus VH-410 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the VH-410.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and VH-410 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and VH-410.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX170 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.