Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H55
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H55 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VH-410 was launched 2 years after the H55 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VH-410 matches up versus the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony H55
VH-410 | H55 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | June 2010 | More modern by 27 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus VH-410
H55 | VH-410 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony H55
VH-410 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 comes with 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) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 compared to the H55.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and H55.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VH-410 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger VH-410 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 model | LI-50B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $186 | $235 |