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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was launched 6 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony HX400V

 E-M10 IV HX400V 
AnnouncedAugust 2020February 2014More recent by 79 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 HX400V E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony HX400V

 E-M10 IV HX400V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV against the HX400V.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and HX400V is 81 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and HX400V.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer E-M10 IV will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
51
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography info
Sony HX400V Street photography info
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography details
Sony HX400V Travel photography details
84
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (660g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
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display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no external microphone port
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony HX400V
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-08-04 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $448