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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
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
  • Launched August 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the VH-410 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up against the VH-410 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus VH-410

 SX620 HS VH-410 
LaunchedMay 2016August 2012More recent by 46 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Canon SX620 HS

 VH-410 SX620 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus VH-410

 SX620 HS VH-410 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the VH-410.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and VH-410 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and VH-410.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
71
lighter than others in class (182g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
32
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus VH-410
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus VH-410
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-05-10 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $186