Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX150

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was revealed 6 months later than the WX150 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the VH-410 scores vs the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 features external dimensions 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 WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 against the WX150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and WX150.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively.