Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H400
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Introduced February 2014

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H400 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was released 12 months later than the H400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H400 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony H400
SX410 IS | H400 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX410 IS
H400 | SX410 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony H400
SX410 IS | H400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS provides external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX410 IS against the H400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and H400 is 80 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and H400.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX410 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz(R) |
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 | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 X 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) | 628 grams (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 185 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $199 | $268 |