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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 was revealed 2 months later than the H400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M10 matches up vs the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Sony H400

 E-M10 H400 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Olympus E-M10

 H400 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Sony H400

 E-M10 H400 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2014Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys physical measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 versus the H400.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and H400 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and H400.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H400 will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography information
Sony H400 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
40
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography highlights
Sony H400 Street photography highlights
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (396g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography information
Sony H400 Sports photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
Travel photography with Sony H400
67
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (396g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (628g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
Landscape photography with Sony H400
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging features
Sony H400 Vlogging features
33
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (396g)
26
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (628g)
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Sony H400
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-03-18 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO100) 8.80 m
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396g (0.87 lbs) 628g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $268