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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus VH-410 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced August 2012
Olympus XZ-1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus XZ-1

 VH-410 XZ-1 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus VH-410

 XZ-1 VH-410 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Olympus XZ-1

 VH-410 XZ-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
manual focus
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than average (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (320 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
great battery pack (320 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (275g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography features
43
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
54
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (320 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
32
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than average (275 grams)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus VH-410Olympus XZ-1
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