Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony HX400V

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony HX400V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 7 months later than the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL7 scores against the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL7 and the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and HX400V is 86 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and HX400V.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX400V will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.