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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was announced 4 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-10 scores vs the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony HX400V

 SZ-10 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus SZ-10

 HX400V SZ-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2011Newer by 36 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony HX400V

 SZ-10 HX400V 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about 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") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 vs the HX400V.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Sony HX400V
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (660g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography info
Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
40
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
Sony HX400V Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony HX400V
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-08 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $448