Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300
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![Olympus VH-410 front Olympus VH-410 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VH-410/Olympus-VH-410-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300/Sony-H300-front.jpg)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 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
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Announced February 2014
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus VH-410 and Sony H300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The VH-410 was launched 18 months prior to the H300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VH-410 matches up against the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony H300
VH-410 | H300 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus VH-410
H300 | VH-410 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony H300
VH-410 | H300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check the Olympus VH-410 and Sony H300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 against the H300.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 size comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and H300.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H300 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older VH-410 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 590g (1.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
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 | - | 350 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $186 | $249 |