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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H200

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

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
  • Released July 2014
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H200 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 19 months after the H200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony H200

 SX400 IS H200 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2013More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Canon SX400 IS

 H200 SX400 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony H200

 SX400 IS H200 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS against the H200.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and H200 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and H200.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H200 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Sony H200
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Sony H200 Travel photography details
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (530g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Sony H200
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (530 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sony H200
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 530 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $229 $250