Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VH-410

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 4 years earlier than the VH-410 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the VH-410 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 features outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 and the VH-410.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and VH-410 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and VH-410.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor tech.