Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS
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Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Launched July 2014

Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and SX400 IS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

The 80D was launched 19 months later than the SX400 IS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 80D scores against the SX400 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D & Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery & Canon SX400 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon SX400 IS
80D | SX400 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2014 | Fresher by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon 80D
SX400 IS | 80D |
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Common features in the Canon 80D and Canon SX400 IS
80D | SX400 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D enjoys physical dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Canon SX400 IS has dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Check out the Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 80D vs the SX400 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and SX400 IS is 59 and 81 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and SX400 IS.
Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 80D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 80D will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher 80D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 80D | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-02-18 | 2014-07-29 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | Digic 4+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 0cm |
Number of lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 pounds) | 313g (0.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 pictures | 190 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,199 | $229 |