Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- New Model is Sony WX350
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VH-410 was announced 6 months before the WX300 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VH-410 scores against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony WX300
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Olympus VH-410
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX300
VH-410 | WX300 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | February 2013 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-410 and the WX300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and WX300.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 166 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $186 | $330 |