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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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-820UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-410, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled around the same time to the VH-410 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the VH-410 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus VH-410

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 VH-410 SP-820UZ 
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VH-410

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ VH-410 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2012Similar generation
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-410 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ and the VH-410.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and VH-410 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and VH-410.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography info
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Street photography advice
37
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than average (485g)
63
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports focus by touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
33
 great zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography highlights
55
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 long reach (896mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (485 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 supports focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography advice
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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 pretty wide (26mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 missing external microphone port
 more heavy than average (485g)
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 pretty wide (26mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus VH-410
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus VH-410
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $186