Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX400V

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.