Olympus 7030 vs Sony H400

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 7030 vs Sony H400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 5 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7030 grades vs the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has dimensions 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 7030 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 7030 vs the H400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and H400 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and H400.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind in sensor technology.