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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus E-420
Olympus VH-410
Camera summary
The Olympus VH-410, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Aug. 21, 2012.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
2.1 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.0 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus E-420, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Olympus E-420
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: Motion JPEG.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Olympus E-420
Camera summary
The Olympus E-420, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on June 23, 2008.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.5 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.4 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus VH-410, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus VH-410
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 3 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | No |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | No |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
Yes |
| Af selective | No |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Connectivity |
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Eye-Fi Connected | - |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 21.5 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 10.4 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 527.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 56.0 |
Exposure mode |
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
Yes |
| Center weighted | No |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Aug. 21, 2012 | June 23, 2008 |
| Body type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| msrp | $0.00 | $122.18 |
| model | Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
| Predecessor model | Olympus VH-410 | |
| Successor model | Olympus E-420 | |
Lense |
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
| Focal length multiplier | - | 2× |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Four Thirds |
| Manual focus | No |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 47 |
Other features |
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | No |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | No |
Yes |
| External flash | No |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | No |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 2.0 fps | 4.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 | 60 |
| Shutter priority | No |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
No |
Physical |
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 500 shots |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm | 130 x 91 x 53mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 152 grs | 426 grs |
Screen |
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 460 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | Yes |
No |
Sensor |
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | No |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 16 | 10 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch | Four Thirds |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1280 x 720 | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | Motion JPEG | - |
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | - |
Viewfinder |
Olympus VH-410 | Olympus E-420 |
| viewfinder | - | Optical (pentamirror) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |