Olympus 1 vs Sony H400

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 1 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and H400 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was brought out 2 months before the H400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 grades versus the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has proportions 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 1 and Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 against the H400.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and H400 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and H400.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H400 will provide more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.