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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400

Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
41 Overall
43

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400 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
  • Announced July 2014
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 6 months after the H400 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony H400

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 H400 SX400 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony H400

		

		

			
 SX400 IS H400 
LaunchedJuly 2014February 2014Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS against the H400.
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and H400 is 81 and 62 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and H400.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony H400 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Sony H400
35
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
40
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Sony H400
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
42
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (190 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
51
 great zoom range (25-1550mm  62.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Sony H400 Travel photography information
60
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (190 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (1550mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony H400 Landscape photography advice
40
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
44
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Sony H400
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic port
26
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 has external microphone jack
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sony H400
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $268