Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma DP1x

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The VH-410 was released 2 years after the DP1x which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the VH-410 grades versus the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 comes with 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 Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 versus the DP1x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and DP1x.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VH-410 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus VH-410 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer VH-410 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.