Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX400V
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Superseded the Sony HX300
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XZ-10 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the HX400V so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the XZ-10 matches up against the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony HX400V
XZ-10 | HX400V | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus XZ-10
HX400V | XZ-10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony HX400V
XZ-10 | HX400V | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 vs the HX400V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and HX400V.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-30 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $428 | $448 |