Canon SX160 IS vs Sony H400

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX160 IS and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 7 months earlier than the H400 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX160 IS grades against the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has got external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX160 IS and Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS vs the H400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and H400 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and H400.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H400 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.