Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W320

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was unveiled 2 years after the W320 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VH-410 scores against the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VH-410 and the W320.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and W320.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.