Olympus VH-410 vs Sony ZV-1

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The VH-410 was unveiled 8 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VH-410 scores vs the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 has got external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the VH-410 versus the ZV-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and ZV-1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VH-410 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged VH-410 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.