Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX5

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The VH-410 was brought out 2 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the VH-410 scores vs the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the VH-410 versus the HX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and HX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VH-410 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus VH-410 will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer VH-410 provides an edge in sensor technology.