Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2011

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") come with different sensor dimensions.

The VH-410 was unveiled 20 months later than the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VH-410 matches up vs the XZ-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 & Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus XZ-1
VH-410 | XZ-1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus VH-410
XZ-1 | VH-410 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Olympus XZ-1
VH-410 | XZ-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 versus the XZ-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and XZ-1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VH-410 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus VH-410 will result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer VH-410 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2752 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 275 gr (0.61 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $186 | $567 |