Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX400V

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX400V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 II was announced 12 months later than the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-M5 II grades vs the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 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).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 II vs the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and HX400V is 80 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and HX400V.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.