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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S980

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S980 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 S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S980 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 3 years later than the S980 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the VH-410 matches up vs the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony S980

 VH-410 S980 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 43 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus VH-410

 S980 VH-410 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony S980

 VH-410 S980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 against the S980.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and S980.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger VH-410 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Sony S980
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
Sony S980 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
Sony S980 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography details
Sony S980 Travel photography details
68
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Sony S980
43
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
27
focusing manually
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
Sony S980 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony S980
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $186 $300