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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W610 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was unveiled 8 months after the W610 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VH-410 matches up versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony W610

 VH-410 W610 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus VH-410

 W610 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W610

 VH-410 W610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 has got outside 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 W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 compared to the W610.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and W610.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography advice
Sony W610 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography details
Sony W610 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
Travel photography with Sony W610
68
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony W610
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $186 $200