Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX500

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the VH-410 grades against the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the VH-410 against the WX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and WX500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged VH-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.