Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H400

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 4 years before the H400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX130 IS grades against the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the H400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and H400 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and H400.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to provide greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.