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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W570 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was announced 20 months later than the W570 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the VH-410 matches up versus the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony W570

 VH-410 W570 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus VH-410

 W570 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W570

 VH-410 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 offers external 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 W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony W570 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the VH-410 and the W570.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and W570.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent VH-410 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Sony W570
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
Travel photography with Sony W570
68
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography advice
Sony W570 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Sony W570
32
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony W570
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $186 $159