Olympus VH-410 vs Sony HX9V

Lets look more closely at the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was launched 14 months later than the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VH-410 matches up versus the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to think about 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") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VH-410 and the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and HX9V.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher VH-410 will have an advantage in sensor technology.