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Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 70D
  • Newer Model is Canon 90D
Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon SX400 IS

 80D SX400 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2014Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon 80D

 SX400 IS 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Canon SX400 IS

 80D SX400 IS 
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison

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

Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography info
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography info
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography details
Canon SX400 IS Street photography details
69
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography info
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography info
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography info
76
weather proof
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography factors
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
40
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging details
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon 80D vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Canon SX400 IS
 Canon EOS 80DCanon PowerShot SX400 IS
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