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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus VH-410 and Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 6 months after the H90 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the VH-410 scores vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony H90

 VH-410 H90 
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus VH-410

 H90 VH-410 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony H90

 VH-410 H90 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys physical dimensions 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 H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-410 and Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 versus the H90.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and H90.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Sony H90
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
68
has focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony H90
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Pricing at release $186 $230