Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX5
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VH-410 was launched 2 years after the WX5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VH-410 scores vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony WX5
| VH-410 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus VH-410
| WX5 | VH-410 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX5
| VH-410 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 and the WX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and WX5.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern VH-410 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VH-410 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 model | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $186 | $250 |