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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Released August 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced at a similar time to the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VH-410 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 VH-410 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus VH-410

 Galaxy Camera 3G VH-410 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 VH-410 Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
68
provides touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than average (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
33
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
37
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus VH-410Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VH-410 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
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