Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh GR

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively similar but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-410 was launched 7 months before the GR and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VH-410 scores vs the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh GR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the VH-410 and the GR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and GR is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and GR.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The VH-410 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged VH-410 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.