Olympus VH-410 vs Sony RX1R

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus VH-410 and Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The VH-410 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the RX1R so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VH-410 matches up versus the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 features outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 compared to the RX1R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and RX1R is 95 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and RX1R.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VH-410 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R will render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older VH-410 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.