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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(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
  • Released August 2012
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Old Model is Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony A7 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The VH-410 was released 6 years earlier than the A7 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VH-410 grades vs the A7 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony A7 III

 VH-410 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Olympus VH-410

 A7 III VH-410 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2012More modern by 67 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony A7 III

 VH-410 A7 III 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the VH-410 vs the A7 III.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and A7 III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and A7 III.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VH-410 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 III will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged VH-410 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
84
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Sony A7 III
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (610 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography information
Sony A7 III Travel photography information
68
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
great battery pack (610 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 III Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (610 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 III Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony A7 III
 Olympus VH-410Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-21 2018-02-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 650g (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at release $186 $1,998