Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W370

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was unveiled 2 years later than the W370 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VH-410 scores versus the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 against the W370.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and W370.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer VH-410 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.