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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
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 XQ1 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus VH-410, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and VH-410 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was launched 16 months after the VH-410 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores versus the VH-410 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Olympus VH-410

 Fujifilm XQ1 VH-410 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2012More modern by 16 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 VH-410 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus VH-410

 Fujifilm XQ1 VH-410 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the VH-410.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and VH-410 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and VH-410.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus VH-410 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors (206 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (206 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (206 grams)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus VH-410
 Fujifilm XQ1Olympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Olympus VH-410
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2012-08-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $186