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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Released February 2014
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and H400 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 6 years before the H400 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony H400

 SX10 IS H400 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX10 IS

 H400 SX10 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony H400

 SX10 IS H400 
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the H400.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and H400 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and H400.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H400 to deliver extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography info
Sony H400 Street photography info
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (600g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Sony H400 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony H400 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (600g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
Sony H400 Landscape photography information
34
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging factors
Sony H400 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (600g)
26
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than others in class (628 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony H400
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 628 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $275 $268