Canon 400D vs Sony HX400V

The following is a complete review of the Canon 400D vs Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the 400D (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The 400D was released 8 years prior to the HX400V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 400D grades versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 400D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 400D Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 400D offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 400D vs Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 400D versus the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 400D and HX400V is 69 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 400D due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX400V will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 400D is going to be behind in sensor tech.