Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus VH-410

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus VH-410, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 13 months later than the VH-410 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX510 HS scores vs the VH-410 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Olympus VH-410. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus VH-410 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the VH-410.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and VH-410 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and VH-410.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VH-410 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.