Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ50W

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung HZ50W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was brought out 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VH-410 scores versus the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VH-410 against the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VH-410 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.