Canon SX400 IS vs Sony WX9
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony WX9 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX400 IS and Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was announced 3 years after the WX9 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony WX9
SX400 IS | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Canon SX400 IS
WX9 | SX400 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony WX9
SX400 IS | WX9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX400 IS and Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS and the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and WX9 is 81 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and WX9.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX400 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $229 | $188 |