Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX400V

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL8 was unveiled 2 years after the HX400V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PL8 grades against the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 has exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL8 vs the HX400V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and HX400V is 86 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and HX400V.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX400V will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PL8 provides an edge in sensor tech.