Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400
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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Earlier Model is Canon SX50 HS
(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
- Released February 2014

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX60 HS was revealed 8 months after the H400 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX60 HS grades vs the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Sony H400
SX60 HS | H400 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX60 HS
H400 | SX60 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Sony H400
SX60 HS | H400 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS offers external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS against the H400.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and H400 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and H400.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony H400 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-09-16 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dot | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.4 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 X 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 pounds) | 628 gr (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | 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 |
Price at release | $549 | $268 |