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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was manufactured 4 months prior to the W710 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VH-410 grades vs the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony W710

 VH-410 W710 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus VH-410

 W710 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W710

 VH-410 W710 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the VH-410 against the W710.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and W710.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography details
Sony W710 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
68
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Sony W710
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
32
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony W710
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.34 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 images
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $186 $90