Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V
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![Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS/Canon-SX150-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Released May 2012
- Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Successor is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released February 2014
- Older Model is Sony HX300
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V Overview
Here is a extended review of the Canon SX150 IS versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX150 IS was unveiled 21 months before the HX400V making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up against the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony HX400V
SX150 IS | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Canon SX150 IS
HX400V | SX150 IS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 21 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony HX400V
SX150 IS | HX400V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the HX400V.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and HX400V is 86 and 62 respectively.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and HX400V.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-05-14 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306 grams (0.67 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 130 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $249 | $448 |