Olympus E-M5 vs Sony HX400V

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 and Sony HX400V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 was introduced 21 months before the HX400V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M5 matches up against the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 features outer measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 and Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 versus the HX400V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and HX400V is 81 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and HX400V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX400V will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.