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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX66 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was launched 6 months after the TX66 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the VH-410 scores against the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony TX66

 VH-410 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus VH-410

 TX66 VH-410 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony TX66

 VH-410 TX66 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 has outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 versus the TX66.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and TX66.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX66 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Sony TX66
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
68
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery (250 shots)
has touch focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
43
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
36
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony TX66
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-21 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 109 gr (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 All around 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 life - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $186 $350