Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H400

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M1X and Sony H400, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very close but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was unveiled 5 years later than the H400 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X 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 short introduction of how the E-M1X matches up against the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X provides outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1X and Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X versus the H400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and H400 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and H400.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The E-M1X contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer E-M1X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.