Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410
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Olympus VG-160 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
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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-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").

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.

Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus VH-410
VG-160 | VH-410 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus VG-160
VH-410 | VG-160 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Olympus VH-410
VG-160 | VH-410 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Olympus VG-160 and Olympus VH-410 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Olympus VH-410 | |
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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 |