Olympus VH-410 vs Sony TX9

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was revealed 2 years after the TX9 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the VH-410 grades vs the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony TX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 compared to the TX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer VH-410 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.