Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Announced February 2014
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-820UZ was manufactured 18 months prior to the H400 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony H400
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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
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Announced | February 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony H400
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ has outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the H400.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and H400 is 69 and 62 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and H400.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H400 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lb) | 628g (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
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 | - | 300 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $299 | $268 |