Canon SX400 IS vs Sony NEX-5N
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced July 2014
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched October 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5
- Updated by Sony NEX-5R
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively similar but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SX400 IS was introduced 2 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX400 IS grades vs the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony NEX-5N
SX400 IS | NEX-5N | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | October 2011 | Fresher by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Canon SX400 IS
NEX-5N | SX400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony NEX-5N
SX400 IS | NEX-5N | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS and the NEX-5N.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and NEX-5N is 81 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and NEX-5N.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX400 IS has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2011-10-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photos | 460 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $229 | $550 |