Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 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
- Revealed August 2012
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony W230
VH-410 | W230 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 43 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus VH-410
W230 | VH-410 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W230
VH-410 | W230 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 |