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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Sony A57
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly similar but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The VH-410 was brought out 15 months prior to the A58 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VH-410 grades against the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony A58

 VH-410 A58 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Olympus VH-410

 A58 VH-410 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2012Fresher by 15 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony A58

 VH-410 A58 
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 features external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the VH-410 compared to the A58.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and A58.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VH-410 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A58 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older VH-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Sony A58
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography factors
Sony A58 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (690 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
68
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery life (690 shots)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography features
Sony A58 Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (690 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging highlights
Sony A58 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony A58
 Olympus VH-410Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-410 Sony SLT-A58
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 492g (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $186 $645