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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony HX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 11 months later than the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the VH-410 matches up versus the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony HX100V

 VH-410 HX100V 
ReleasedAugust 2012October 2011Fresher by 11 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus VH-410

 HX100V VH-410 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony HX100V

 VH-410 HX100V 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 comes with 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 vs the HX100V.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and HX100V.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger VH-410 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
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provides touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (577g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
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rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
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rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
25
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony HX100V
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 577g (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $186 $429