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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 10 months earlier than the TF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VH-410 matches up versus the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony TF1

 VH-410 TF1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus VH-410

 TF1 VH-410 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2012Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony TF1

 VH-410 TF1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 features outside 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 TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VH-410 against the TF1.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and TF1.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged VH-410 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Sony TF1
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
68
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
environment sealing
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony TF1
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-06-21
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 life - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $186 $266