Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony H400

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony H400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was announced 6 months later than the H400 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL6 grades versus the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 has external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 and the H400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and H400 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and H400.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H400 will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.