Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-3 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
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very close but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VH-410 was launched 2 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VH-410 grades vs the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony NEX-3
VH-410 | NEX-3 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | June 2010 | More modern by 27 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus VH-410
NEX-3 | VH-410 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony NEX-3
VH-410 | NEX-3 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-410 versus the NEX-3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and NEX-3 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and NEX-3.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VH-410 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus VH-410 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 297g (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $186 | $0 |