Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Launched July 2010
- Previous Model is Canon SX10 IS
- New Model is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Announced February 2014

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX20 IS versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was announced 4 years prior to the H400 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX20 IS scores against the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sony H400
SX20 IS | H400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX20 IS
H400 | SX20 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sony H400
SX20 IS | H400 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS comes with outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX20 IS versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the H400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and H400 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and H400.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 628 gr (1.38 pounds) |
Physical 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 All around 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 | - | 300 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $500 | $268 |