Olympus E-400 vs Sony H90

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-400 vs Sony H90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-400 was brought out 6 years prior to the H90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-400 matches up against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 has external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Olympus E-400 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-400 vs the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and H90 is 77 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and H90.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-400 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony H90 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.