Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX30

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was manufactured 11 months prior to the TX30 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the VH-410 grades versus the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 offers 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 TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony TX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-410 versus the TX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and TX30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older VH-410 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.