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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was announced 4 months before the WX80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VH-410 grades versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony WX80

 VH-410 WX80 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus VH-410

 WX80 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX80

 VH-410 WX80 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VH-410 against the WX80.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and WX80.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Sony WX80
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Sony WX80
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
68
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (124g)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Sony WX80
32
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony WX80
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2013-01-08
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
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 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 shots
Battery format - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $186 $276