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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-1
  • New Model is Olympus SH-3
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX400V Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 14 months after the HX400V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SH-2 matches up versus the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony HX400V

 SH-2 HX400V 
RevealedMarch 2015February 2014Newer by 14 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus SH-2

 HX400V SH-2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX400V

 SH-2 HX400V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 compared to the HX400V.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and HX400V is 88 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and HX400V.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
44
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
51
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
has face detect focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
Sony HX400V Sports photography details
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (660 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
55
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (660g)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX400V
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-03-11 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $448