Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T99
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Introduced July 2010
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T99 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VH-410 and Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VH-410 was unveiled 2 years after the T99 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VH-410 scores against the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T99 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony T99
VH-410 | T99 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus VH-410
T99 | VH-410 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony T99
VH-410 | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-410 and Sony T99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the VH-410 compared to the T99.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and T99.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern VH-410 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $186 | $179 |