Olympus 7000 vs Sony H400

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus 7000 versus Sony H400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 6 years before the H400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7000 matches up against the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 7000 versus the H400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and H400 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and H400.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H400 to resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.