Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H400
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69 Imaging
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Portability
62 Imaging
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62 Imaging
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H400 Key Specs
Canon SX530 HS
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched January 2015
- Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
Sony H400
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(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
- Announced February 2014
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Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX530 HS was manufactured 11 months later than the H400 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX530 HS matches up against the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Sony H400
| SX530 HS | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | February 2014 | More recent by 11 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX530 HS
| H400 | SX530 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Sony H400
| SX530 HS | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS provides outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst 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).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS and the H400.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and H400 is 69 and 62 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and H400.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H400 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography features
Sony H400 Portrait photography features
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with Sony H400
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (628g)
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Canon SX530 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (1.6 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Canon SX530 HS
Travel photography with Sony H400
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (628 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography features
Sony H400 Landscape photography features
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Canon SX530 HS Vlogging factors
Sony H400 Vlogging factors
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
has external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (628g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.6 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m | 8.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 442g (0.97 lb) | 628g (1.38 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 | 210 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $379 | $268 |
