Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX400 IS and Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX400 IS was introduced 4 years after the H55 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up against the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony H55
SX400 IS | H55 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | June 2010 | Newer by 51 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SX400 IS
H55 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony H55
SX400 IS | H55 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Canon SX400 IS and Sony H55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS and the H55.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and H55 is 81 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and H55.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | Bionz |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 313g (0.69 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $229 | $235 |