Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung GX-1S

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The VH-410 was unveiled 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VH-410 grades vs the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 & Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 offers external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the VH-410 against the GX-1S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and GX-1S is 95 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VH-410 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus VH-410 will offer greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger VH-410 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.