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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 HS
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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 20 months before the H400 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX260 HS grades vs the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sony H400

 SX260 HS H400 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX260 HS

 H400 SX260 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2012Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sony H400

 SX260 HS H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS against the H400.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and H400.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H400 to render more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography features
Sony H400 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (231g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony H400 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competitors (231 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (628 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography information
Sony H400 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony H400 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (231g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
26
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than average (628 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Sony H400
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-06-04 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 628 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 230 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $349 $268