Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W810

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 7 months after the W810 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX400 IS grades versus the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS provides outside 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 W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS and the W810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and W810 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and W810.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W810 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.