Canon SX400 IS vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very close but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was announced 5 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX400 IS grades against the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS offers 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) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS vs the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and RX100 VA is 81 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and RX100 VA.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.