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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
41 Overall
43

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
Sony H400
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony H400

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ H400 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 H400 SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony H400

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ H400 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Sony H400
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
40
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Sony H400
37
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (485g)
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography info
Sony H400 Sports photography info
33
 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 max fps low (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
51
 long zoom range (25-1550mm  62.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 includes tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
Sony H400 Travel photography information
55
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (1550mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Sony H400 Landscape photography highlights
35
 really wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Sony H400 Vlogging information
25
 really wide (22mm)
 supports face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (485g)
26
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 does have mic jack
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony H400
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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