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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Announced August 2012
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 6 months before the VH-410 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the VH-410 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus VH-410

 TG-820 iHS VH-410 
Display resolution1030k460kCrisper display (+570k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 VH-410 TG-820 iHS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VH-410

 TG-820 iHS VH-410 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the VH-410.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and VH-410 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and VH-410.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
Olympus VH-410 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography information
59
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography features
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
33
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus TG-820 iHSOlympus VH-410
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Olympus VH-410
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-08 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,030 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $186