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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony WX300

 VH-410 WX300 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Olympus VH-410

 WX300 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX300

 VH-410 WX300 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
68
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (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")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX300
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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