Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched August 2012
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3
- New Model is Sony NEX-F3
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VH-410 was manufactured 13 months later than the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VH-410 grades vs the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony NEX-C3
VH-410 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | August 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus VH-410
NEX-C3 | VH-410 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony NEX-C3
VH-410 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the VH-410 compared to the NEX-C3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and NEX-C3.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The VH-410 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger VH-410 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2011-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 225 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $186 | $343 |