Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX400V

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 III was introduced 3 years after the HX400V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M10 III grades vs the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 III versus the HX400V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and HX400V is 80 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and HX400V.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.