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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was released 3 years after the W230 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the VH-410 matches up versus the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony W230

 VH-410 W230 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus VH-410

 W230 VH-410 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W230

 VH-410 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys outer measurements 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 W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 and the W230.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and W230.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger VH-410 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography info
Sony W230 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
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 W230
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography details
Sony W230 Travel photography details
68
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Sony W230 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony W230
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $186 $180