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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony WX500

 VH-410 WX500 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Olympus VH-410

 WX500 VH-410 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2012More modern by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX500

 VH-410 WX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (236 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Sony WX500
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
Travel photography with Sony WX500
68
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than average (236 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX500 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
35
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (236 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX500
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.34 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $186 $348