Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-410

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-410, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was unveiled 18 months after the VH-410 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-100 scores versus the VH-410 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Olympus VH-410. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 offers external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 compared to the VH-410.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and VH-410 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and VH-410.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer SP-100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.