Olympus 1s vs Sony H400

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus 1s versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and H400 (20MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and H400 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The 1s was revealed 15 months after the H400 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1s grades vs the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s has got external measurements 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 sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Olympus 1s versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 1s compared to the H400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and H400 is 79 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and H400.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1s using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H400 will offer you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern 1s should have a benefit in sensor innovation.