Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX1
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX1 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony QX1
VH-410 | QX1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus VH-410
QX1 | VH-410 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | August 2012 | More recent by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony QX1
VH-410 | QX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | - |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 216 gr (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $186 | $500 |