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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(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
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
  • Released February 2014
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Sony H400

 SX60 HS H400 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2014More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX60 HS

 H400 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Sony H400

 SX60 HS H400 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony H400 Portrait photography factors
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (650g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography features
Sony H400 Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
57
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (650 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography info
Sony H400 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
quite wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging factors
Sony H400 Vlogging factors
62
quite wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than others (650g)
26
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
does have mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Sony H400
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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