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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 4 years earlier than the VH-410 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-3010 grades vs the VH-410 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus VH-410

 FE-3010 VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus FE-3010

 VH-410 FE-3010 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VH-410

 FE-3010 VH-410 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the VH-410.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and VH-410 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and VH-410.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Olympus VH-410
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
57
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
32
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging info
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
33
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus VH-410
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-08-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108g (0.24 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $140 $186