Olympus E-M10 vs Sony H400

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.