Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX400V

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.