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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H400

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-870
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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H400 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony H400, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was introduced 12 months after the H400 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-860 matches up versus the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony H400

 TG-860 H400 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2014Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Olympus TG-860

 H400 TG-860 

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony H400

 TG-860 H400 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 and the H400.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and H400.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H400 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography info
Sony H400 Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography advice
Sony H400 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography details
Sony H400 Travel photography details
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography features
Sony H400 Landscape photography features
48
relatively wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
26
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
includes external mic port
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony H400
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
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), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 pounds) 628g (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $279 $268