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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus VH-410, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 19 months earlier than the VH-410 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ scores against the VH-410 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus VH-410

 SP-610UZ VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 VH-410 SP-610UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus VH-410

 SP-610UZ VH-410 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus VH-410 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ and the VH-410.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and VH-410 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and VH-410.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Street photography highlights
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
has focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
26
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
33
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus VH-410
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus VH-410
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $186