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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 11 months later than the VH-410 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the VH-410 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus VH-410

 TG-2 iHS VH-410 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2012Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution610k460kSharper display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 VH-410 TG-2 iHS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus VH-410

 TG-2 iHS VH-410 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the VH-410.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and VH-410 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and VH-410.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent TG-2 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Olympus VH-410
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (350 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography info
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good battery (350 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
32
rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSOlympus VH-410
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Olympus VH-410
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-28 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 350 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $380 $186