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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H400

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
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
44
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