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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX400 IS

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Canon SX400 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SX400 IS (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the SX400 IS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX210 IS scores versus the SX400 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 SX210 IS SX400 IS 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon SX210 IS

		

		

			
 SX400 IS SX210 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2014June 2010More recent by 50 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 SX210 IS SX400 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Canon SX400 IS has dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
See the Canon SX210 IS versus Canon SX400 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS vs the SX400 IS.
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and SX400 IS is 90 and 81 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and SX400 IS.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
35
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (220 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
43
 great zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
42
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
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 lighter than average (220 grams)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (392mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (190 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
48
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
40
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (220 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic support
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX400 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCanon PowerShot SX400 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Digic 4+
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 313 gr (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1")
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 - 190 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $226 $229