Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VH-410
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Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
(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
Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VH-410, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VG-120 was released 19 months before the VH-410 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the VG-120 scores vs the VH-410 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Olympus VH-410. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus VH-410
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus VG-120
VH-410 | VG-120 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Olympus VH-410
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 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).
Check the Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VH-410 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 versus the VH-410.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and VH-410 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and VH-410.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Olympus VH-410 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Olympus VH-410 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 160 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $190 | $186 |