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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H70 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was launched 20 months later than the H70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VH-410 matches up versus the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony H70

 VH-410 H70 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus VH-410

 H70 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony H70

 VH-410 H70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VH-410 vs the H70.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and H70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger VH-410 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Sony H70
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Sony H70
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography information
Sony H70 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography features
Sony H70 Travel photography features
68
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
Sony H70 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony H70
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo 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 rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.34 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $186 $199