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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T900 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T900 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony T900

 VH-410 T900 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2009More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus VH-410

 T900 VH-410 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony T900

 VH-410 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
68
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony T900
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $186 $300