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Olympus E-410 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus E-410 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched June 2007
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-410
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-400
  • Replacement is Olympus E-420
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-410 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-410 was introduced 5 years earlier than the HX10V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-410 grades vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Sony HX10V

 E-410 HX10V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus E-410

 HX10V E-410 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2007More modern by 57 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k215kCrisper screen (+707k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Sony HX10V

 E-410 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus E-410 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-410 versus Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-410 compared to the HX10V.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and HX10V is 77 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and HX10V.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-410 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX10V will produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography information
Sony HX10V Portrait photography information
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
38
decent MP (18MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography information
Sony HX10V Street photography information
60
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
49
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography details
Sony HX10V Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Sony HX10V
 Olympus E-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also referred to as EVOLT E-410 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2007-06-14 2012-02-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 215k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 494 not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost - $616