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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus VH-410 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was released 2 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the VH-410 grades against the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony S2100

 VH-410 S2100 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus VH-410

 S2100 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony S2100

 VH-410 S2100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 features physical 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 versus the S2100.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and S2100.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer VH-410 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Sony S2100
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
68
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Sony S2100
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony S2100
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $186 $0