Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VH-410
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VH-410 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus VH-410, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-30MR was announced 17 months earlier than the VH-410 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the VH-410 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus VH-410
SZ-30MR | VH-410 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
VH-410 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | March 2011 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus VH-410
SZ-30MR | VH-410 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus VH-410 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the VH-410.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and VH-410 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and VH-410.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-30MR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Olympus VH-410 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Olympus VH-410 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-03-02 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 152 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 | 220 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $186 |