Olympus E-520 vs Sony HX400V

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-520 vs Sony HX400V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-520 was revealed 6 years prior to the HX400V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-520 matches up against the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-520 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 features external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-520 vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-520 versus the HX400V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and HX400V.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-520 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX400V will deliver more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-520 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.