Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX400V
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Announced January 2014
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-100 matches up vs the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony HX400V
| SP-100 | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus SP-100
| HX400V | SP-100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony HX400V
| SP-100 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 and the HX400V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and HX400V is 63 and 62 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and HX400V.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (594 grams)
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sony HX400V Sports photography information
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (594g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (660g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (594g)
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2014-02-12 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye 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 metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 594 grams (1.31 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 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 | 330 shots | 300 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $400 | $448 |