Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX400V

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-1 and Sony HX400V, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-1 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-1 grades vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 has external dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-1 and Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-1 against the HX400V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and HX400V is 59 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-1 and HX400V.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will show more detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.