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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 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
  • Introduced July 2014
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony H55

 SX400 IS H55 
RevealedJuly 2014June 2010Newer by 51 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SX400 IS

 H55 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony H55

 SX400 IS H55 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and H55 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Sony H55 Sports photography details
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
60
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Sony H55
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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