Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.