Nikon AW100 vs Olympus VH-410

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon AW100 and Olympus VH-410, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was released 12 months prior to the VH-410 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the AW100 scores versus the VH-410 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Olympus VH-410. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW100 and Olympus VH-410 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the AW100 and the VH-410.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and VH-410 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and VH-410.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older AW100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.