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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was revealed 4 months after the HX200V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the VH-410 matches up versus the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony HX200V

 VH-410 HX200V 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus VH-410

 HX200V VH-410 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony HX200V

 VH-410 HX200V 
IntroducedAugust 2012May 2012Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 offers external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 against the HX200V.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and HX200V.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX200V to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography factors
Sony HX200V Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
68
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (583g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
27
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (583 grams)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 583 gr (1.29 lbs)
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 life - 450 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $186 $480