Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H400

Here, we are matching up the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed 12 months before the H400 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the XZ-10 scores vs the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 and the H400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and H400.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.