Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VH-410

Lets look closer at the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VH-410, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 18 months earlier than the VH-410 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-10 scores vs the VH-410 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Olympus VH-410. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 has got outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VH-410 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 and the VH-410.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and VH-410 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and VH-410.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind in sensor technology.