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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX10

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus VH-410 and Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was unveiled 12 months prior to the QX10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VH-410 grades vs the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony QX10

 VH-410 QX10 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus VH-410

 QX10 VH-410 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013August 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony QX10

 VH-410 QX10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-410 and Sony QX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the VH-410 versus the QX10.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and QX10.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged VH-410 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
Sony QX10 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
Sony QX10 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (105g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography factors
Sony QX10 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography info
Sony QX10 Travel photography info
68
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (105 grams)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Sony QX10 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (105g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony QX10
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch -
Resolution of display 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in None
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $186 $250