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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730

Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 4 months prior to the W730 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VH-410 grades vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony W730

		

		

			
 VH-410 W730 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus VH-410

		

		

			
 W730 VH-410 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony W730

		

		

			
 VH-410 W730 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 features outer 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 against the W730.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and W730.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Sony W730
35
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
35
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus VH-410 Street photography features
Sony W730 Street photography features
63
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports focus via touch
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than competition (122g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
41
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
68
 supports focus via touch
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than competition (122g)
 offers focus via touch
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 pretty wide (26mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
39
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Sony W730
33
 pretty wide (26mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone support
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than competition (122g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony W730 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony W730
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $186 $138