Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX50V
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony HX30V

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX50V Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was announced 16 months later than the HX50V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX400 IS grades vs the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony HX50V
SX400 IS | HX50V | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | April 2013 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon SX400 IS
HX50V | SX400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony HX50V
SX400 IS | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and HX50V is 81 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and HX50V.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
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 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 pounds) | 272 gr (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $229 | $439 |