Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H400
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H400 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SZ-16 iHS was brought out 13 months before the H400 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H400 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony H400
SZ-16 iHS | H400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
H400 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H400
SZ-16 iHS | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the H400.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and H400 is 89 and 62 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and H400.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H400 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 628 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $230 | $268 |