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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A230
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively similar but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The VH-410 was brought out 2 years after the A290 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VH-410 grades versus the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony A290

 VH-410 A290 
IntroducedAugust 2012June 2010Newer by 27 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus VH-410

 A290 VH-410 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony A290

 VH-410 A290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 and the A290.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and A290.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VH-410 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus VH-410 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger VH-410 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography factors
Sony A290 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography features
Sony A290 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography info
Sony A290 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A290 as a Travel photography camera
68
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A290 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
58
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
not so great battery (290 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging features
Sony A290 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony A290
 Olympus VH-410Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-08-21 2010-06-09
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 549 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 615
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $186 $600