Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V 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
- Introduced July 2014
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony HX90V
SX400 IS | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX400 IS
HX90V | SX400 IS | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | July 2014 | Newer by 8 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony HX90V
SX400 IS | HX90V | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Canon SX400 IS and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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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 |