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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was released 14 months after the WX30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VH-410 matches up vs the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony WX30

 VH-410 WX30 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2011Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus VH-410

 WX30 VH-410 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX30

 VH-410 WX30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 has external 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 against the WX30.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern VH-410 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Sony WX30
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no 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 features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
68
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
Sony WX30 Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX30
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $186 $259