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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
Sony H400
(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
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the H400 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-10 grades against the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony H400

 SZ-10 H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Olympus SZ-10

 H400 SZ-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony H400

 SZ-10 H400 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the H400.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and H400.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography advice
Sony H400 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Sony H400
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (628g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Sony H400
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
26
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
includes microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony H400
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $268