Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX400V

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 18 months prior to the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and HX400V is 69 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and HX400V.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX400V to produce extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.