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Canon R5 vs Sony H400

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Canon R5 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced July 2020
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon R5 vs Sony H400 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon R5 versus Sony H400, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and H400 (20MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and H400 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The R5 was unveiled 6 years later than the H400 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the R5 scores against the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Sony H400

 R5 H400 
IntroducedJuly 2020February 2014More recent by 78 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon R5

 H400 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Sony H400

 R5 H400 

Canon R5 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R5 offers exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R5 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the R5 compared to the H400.

Canon R5 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R5 and H400 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and H400.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R5 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon R5 will offer you extra detail having an extra 25MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent R5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R5 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R5
Portrait photography with Sony H400
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
40
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography advice
Sony H400 Street photography advice
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography information
Sony H400 Sports photography information
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (320 shots)
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
68
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (45MP)
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (320 per charge)
53
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (628 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (320 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging info
Sony H400 Vlogging info
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (8192 x 4320 pixels)
has external microphone jack
26
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
comes with external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (628 grams)
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Canon R5 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Sony H400
 Canon EOS R5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-07-09 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8192 x 5464 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1053 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Number of lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738 gr (1.63 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 1
Launch cost $3,899 $268