Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400
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![Olympus SP-565UZ front Olympus SP-565UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-565UZ/Olympus-SP-565UZ-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400/Sony-H400-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Introduced February 2014
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SP-565UZ was announced 6 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-565UZ grades against the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony H400
SP-565UZ | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
H400 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony H400
SP-565UZ | H400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ features exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony H400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the H400.
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 size comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and H400 is 72 and 62 respectively.
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and H400.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H400 to provide more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 628 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 30 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 68 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $400 | $268 |