Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX400 IS

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX1 IS versus Canon SX400 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 6 years prior to the SX400 IS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX1 IS scores versus the SX400 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Canon SX400 IS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX400 IS has measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX1 IS versus Canon SX400 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS and the SX400 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and SX400 IS is 64 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and SX400 IS.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.