Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX300

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 18 months later than the HX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS vs the HX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and HX300 is 81 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and HX300.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX300 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.