Olympus SH-50 vs Sony HX400V

Here is a complete review of the Olympus SH-50 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-50 was brought out 13 months earlier than the HX400V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SH-50 scores versus the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-50 vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SH-50 and the HX400V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and HX400V is 88 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SH-50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.