Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W290

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was unveiled 3 years after the W290 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VH-410 scores against the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 offers 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 W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 vs the W290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and W290.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.