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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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-6 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-6 versus Olympus VH-410, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 6 years after the VH-410 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-6 grades vs the VH-410 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus VH-410

 TG-6 VH-410 
AnnouncedMay 2019August 2012More modern by 83 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus TG-6

 VH-410 TG-6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Olympus VH-410

 TG-6 VH-410 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 and the VH-410.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and VH-410 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and VH-410.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Olympus VH-410
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
47
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography highlights
68
great battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
43
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus Tough TG-6Olympus VH-410
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus VH-410
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-05-22 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $449 $186