Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Olympus SH-50

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and the Olympus SH-50, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V was introduced in February 2014 and Olympus SH-50 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V over Olympus SH-50.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SH-50 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Olympus SH-50 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Olympus SH-50 has a Fixed screen Olympus SH-50 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Olympus SH-50) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Electronic Viewfinder on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 8.1x ([] 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Olympus SH-50.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V features a 20.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Olympus SH-50 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3,648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5184 x 3456, 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1728, 3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1920 x 1920, 5184 x 2920, 3648 x 2056, 920 x 1080, 7152 x 1080, 4912 x 1920, 11520 x 1080 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus SH-50 is equipped with TruePic VI processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2832 x 2832, 2592 x 1944, 1984 x 1488, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V has a Micro HDMI and Olympus SH-50 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Olympus SH-50 comes with SLB-10A battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot. Olympus SH-50 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus SH-50. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Olympus SH-50 can shoot continuously up to 11.5 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.50 m ISO Auto on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and 4.00 m on Olympus SH-50. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V also accepts external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection..

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V body has dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06") and Olympus SH-50 body has dimensions of 112 x 63 x 42 mm (4.41 x 2.48 x 1.65"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V weighs 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz) and Olympus SH-50 weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Olympus SH-50

130 mm

93 mm

112 mm

63 mm

93 mm

63 mm

103 mm

42 mm