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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX400V

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX400V Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony HX400V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 II was revealed 2 years later than the HX400V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M1 II grades versus the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony HX400V

 E-M1 II HX400V 
RevealedSeptember 2016February 2014More recent by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus E-M1 II

 HX400V E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony HX400V

 E-M1 II HX400V 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 II against the HX400V.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and HX400V.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The more modern E-M1 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography features
Sony HX400V Portrait photography features
75
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography info
Sony HX400V Street photography info
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
lighter than average in class (574g)
great high ISO (25,600)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (350 per charge)
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography highlights
Sony HX400V Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
environment proof
offers touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (350 CIPA)
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery (350 CIPA)
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging highlights
Sony HX400V Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony HX400V
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-09-19 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574g (1.27 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,700 $448