Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H400

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and H400 is 72 and 62 respectively.

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.