Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F
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![Olympus VH-410 front Olympus VH-410 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VH-410/Olympus-VH-410-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB850F front Samsung WB850F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB850F/Samsung-WB850F-front.jpg)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Launched January 2012
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The VH-410 was released 8 months later than the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VH-410 grades versus the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Samsung WB850F
VH-410 | WB850F | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus VH-410
WB850F | VH-410 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung WB850F
VH-410 | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 and the WB850F.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Samsung-WB850F-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Samsung-WB850F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and WB850F.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent VH-410 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Samsung-WB850F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Samsung-WB850F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Samsung WB850F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | LI-50B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $186 | $599 |