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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
Sony H400
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sony H400

 SX20 IS H400 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX20 IS

 H400 SX20 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sony H400

 SX20 IS H400 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 size comparison

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

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography features
Sony H400 Street photography features
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (600 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Sony H400
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (600g)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (628 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Sony H400
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging factors
Sony H400 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than others (600g)
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than others in class (628g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Sony H400
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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