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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W350

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX400 IS and Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 4 years after the W350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX400 IS grades against the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony W350

 SX400 IS W350 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SX400 IS

 W350 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony W350

 SX400 IS W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the W350.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and W350 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and W350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
60
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W350
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Sony W350
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-07-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $229 $200