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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX350

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX350 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX400 IS and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 3 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX400 IS scores against the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony HX350

 SX400 IS HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SX400 IS

 HX350 SX400 IS 
RevealedDecember 2016July 2014More modern by 29 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony HX350

 SX400 IS HX350 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS against the HX350.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and HX350 is 81 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and HX350.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX350 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Sony HX350
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Sony HX350 Travel photography details
60
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (652g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
40
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Sony HX350 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (652g)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sony HX350
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 652 gr (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
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