Olympus VH-410 vs Sony G3
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony G3 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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony G3 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VH-410 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was launched 3 years later than the G3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VH-410 scores vs the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony G3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony G3
VH-410 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus VH-410
G3 | VH-410 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony G3
VH-410 | G3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Olympus VH-410 and Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 versus the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and G3.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 152g (0.34 pounds) | 185g (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $186 | $200 |