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Nikon L610 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
Olympus VH-410
(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
  • Announced August 2012
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L610 versus Olympus VH-410, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was revealed within a month of the VH-410 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the L610 scores vs the VH-410 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus VH-410

 L610 VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon L610

 VH-410 L610 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus VH-410

 L610 VH-410 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L610 versus Olympus VH-410 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L610 compared to the VH-410.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and VH-410 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and VH-410.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography details
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography details
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (120 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
66
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (120 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (120 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging factors
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (240g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
32
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Olympus VH-410
 Nikon Coolpix L610Olympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Olympus VH-410
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-09 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $186