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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX70 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was manufactured 7 months later than the WX70 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VH-410 scores versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony WX70

 VH-410 WX70 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus VH-410

 WX70 VH-410 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX70

 VH-410 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 features outside 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VH-410 versus the WX70.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and WX70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger VH-410 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
68
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
43
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX70
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
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 rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 114g (0.25 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 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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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