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Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus VG-160 and Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was introduced 7 months earlier than the VH-410 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VG-160 matches up versus the VH-410 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus VH-410

 VG-160 VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus VG-160

 VH-410 VG-160 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Olympus VH-410

 VG-160 VH-410 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 has physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-160 vs the VH-410.

Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and VH-410 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and VH-410.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-160 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography factors
27
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (165 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (165 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (165 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (26mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
33
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus VG-160Olympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus VG-160 Olympus VH-410
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 165 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $186