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Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma fp

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma fp 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
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma fp Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus VH-410 and Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The VH-410 was launched 7 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the VH-410 matches up versus the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sigma fp

 VH-410 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Olympus VH-410

 fp VH-410 
AnnouncedJuly 2019August 2012More recent by 83 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sigma fp

 VH-410 fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys outer 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) while the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 against the fp.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and fp.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VH-410 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older VH-410 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography factors
Sigma fp Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography details
Sigma fp Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
68
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
78
environment proofing
includes touch focus
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Sigma fp
32
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
37
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sigma fp
 Olympus VH-410Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus VH-410 Sigma fp
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-21 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $186 $2,050