Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VH-410

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SH-1 versus Olympus VH-410, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was announced 20 months after the VH-410 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SH-1 grades against the VH-410 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Olympus SH-1 versus Olympus VH-410 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 compared to the VH-410.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and VH-410 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and VH-410.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SH-1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.