Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX55
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX55 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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VH-410 was released 14 months later than the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the VH-410 grades versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony TX55
VH-410 | TX55 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | July 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus VH-410
TX55 | VH-410 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony TX55
VH-410 | TX55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VH-410 against the TX55.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and TX55.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern VH-410 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 shots |
Battery type | - | 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $186 | $350 |