Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The VH-410 was launched 24 months earlier than the QX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VH-410 grades vs the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 comes with exterior dimensions 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 Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 compared to the QX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and QX1.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VH-410 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony QX1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older VH-410 is going to be behind in sensor technology.