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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX7V Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 14 months after the HX7V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the VH-410 grades against the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony HX7V

 VH-410 HX7V 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2011Newer by 14 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus VH-410

 HX7V VH-410 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony HX7V

 VH-410 HX7V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VH-410 compared to the HX7V.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and HX7V.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger VH-410 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX7V Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX7V Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
68
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Sony HX7V Vlogging info
32
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony HX7V
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
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 feature
Storage type 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 $499