Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S2100

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.