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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX400V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the HX400V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M1 scores vs the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 E-M1 HX400V 
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 HX400V E-M1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 E-M1 HX400V 
RevealedOctober 2013February 2014Similar generation
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst 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).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 vs the HX400V.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and HX400V is 71 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and HX400V.
All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX400V will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography details
Sony HX400V Portrait photography details
71
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
51
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Street photography information
Sony HX400V Street photography information
78
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (497g)
 great high ISO (25,600)
50
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography information
Sony HX400V Sports photography information
70
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 has phase detect autofocus
 low battery (350 per charge)
55
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than competition (497 grams)
 environment proof
 includes touch focus
 good  resolution (16MP)
 low battery (350 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
53
 good megapixels (20MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
73
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 low battery (350 CIPA)
49
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
36
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has mic support
 lighter than competition (497g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
29
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has external microphone support
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Sony HX400V
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-10-28 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePIC VII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Flash Auto, 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)
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 497 grams (1.10 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $799 $448