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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Introduced July 2014
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
Photography Glossary

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX400 IS and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 8 months before the HX90V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX400 IS scores vs the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony HX90V

 SX400 IS HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX400 IS

 HX90V SX400 IS 
IntroducedApril 2015July 2014Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony HX90V

 SX400 IS HX90V 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS versus the HX90V.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and HX90V is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and HX90V.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
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 HX90V
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (360 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Sony HX90V Travel photography details
60
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
76
great battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
40
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
75
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $440