Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W620

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was brought out 8 months after the W620 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the VH-410 matches up versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 features physical 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 W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-410 versus the W620.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and W620.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.