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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was launched 3 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VH-410 matches up against the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony S930

 VH-410 S930 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 45 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus VH-410

 S930 VH-410 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony S930

 VH-410 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VH-410 versus the S930.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and S930.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Sony S930
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
68
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S930 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony S930
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $186 $219