Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T900

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus VH-410 and Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was unveiled 3 years after the T900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VH-410 grades versus the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 has 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) and the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus VH-410 and Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 against the T900.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and T900.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer VH-410 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.