Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H400

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 5 years earlier than the H400 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS against the H400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and H400.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H400 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.