Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H400

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-870 and Sony H400, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was released 24 months after the H400 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-870 scores versus the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 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).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-870 and Sony H400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 against the H400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and H400.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger TG-870 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.