Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Olympus VH-410. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus VH-410
SX620 HS | VH-410 | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 46 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Canon SX620 HS
VH-410 | SX620 HS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus VH-410
SX620 HS | VH-410 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus VH-410 | |
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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 |