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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H400

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41
Olympus XZ-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H400 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony H400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and H400 (20MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and H400 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-1 was launched 4 years prior to the H400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the XZ-1 grades vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Sony H400

 XZ-1 H400 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Olympus XZ-1

 H400 XZ-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Sony H400

 XZ-1 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 has outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony H400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the XZ-1 compared to the H400.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and H400 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and H400.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony H400 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography factors
Sony H400 Portrait photography factors
45
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Street photography advice
Sony H400 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (275 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography details
Sony H400 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (320 CIPA)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery life (320 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (275 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (628 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (320 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
no Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging highlights
Sony H400 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (275g)
26
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
includes external mic port
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (628g)
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-1 and Sony H400
 Olympus XZ-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-26 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2752 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology OLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 275 gr (0.61 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 34 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 117 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $567 $268