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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X20 versus Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and VH-410 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 9 months after the VH-410 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the VH-410 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus VH-410

 Fujifilm X20 VH-410 
LaunchedApril 2013August 2012Newer by 9 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Fujifilm X20

 VH-410 Fujifilm X20 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus VH-410

 Fujifilm X20 VH-410 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 features external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X20 versus Olympus VH-410 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the VH-410.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and VH-410 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and VH-410.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus VH-410 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography details
Olympus VH-410 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery pack (270 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
68
offers touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
32
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus VH-410
 Fujifilm X20Olympus VH-410
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X20 Olympus VH-410
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $186