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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony H400

Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
41 Overall
43

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2016
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony H400 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 24 months later than the H400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX420 IS scores vs the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sony H400

					

					

						
 SX420 IS H400 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2014More recent by 24 months
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX420 IS

					

					

						
 H400 SX420 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sony H400

					

					

						
 SX420 IS H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Sony H400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the H400.
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony H400 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and H400 is 80 and 62 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and H400.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to factor the launch date  of the products into consideration. The fresher SX420 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

						Canon SX420 IS vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX420 IS vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 has manual focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
40
 resolution is good (20MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Street photography advice
Sony H400 Street photography advice
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Sports photography information
Sony H400 Sports photography information
41
 amazing zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 max frames per second very slow (0.5 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (195 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
51
 amazing zoom range (25-1550mm  62.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
61
 decent MP (20MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (1008mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (195 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (1550mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony H400 Landscape photography highlights
47
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 bad battery (195 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
44
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
29
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic support
26
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 does have mic jack
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony H400 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Sony H400
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 628 grams (1.38 lbs)
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 All around 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 195 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $268