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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W570

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W570 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
  • Released July 2014
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 3 years after the W570 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS scores versus the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony W570

 SX400 IS W570 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2011Newer by 44 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon SX400 IS

 W570 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony W570

 SX400 IS W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the W570.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and W570 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and W570.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX400 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W570
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Sony W570
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Sony W570
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sony W570
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-07-29 2011-01-06
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $159