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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 7 months later than the WX50 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VH-410 matches up vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony WX50

 VH-410 WX50 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus VH-410

 WX50 VH-410 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX50

 VH-410 WX50 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 has physical 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VH-410 and the WX50.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and WX50.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent VH-410 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography features
Sony WX50 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
Travel photography with Sony WX50
68
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (117g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography details
Sony WX50 Landscape photography details
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX50
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
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 - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $186 $250