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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX400V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX50 HS
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX400V Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX60 HS and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 8 months later than the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX60 HS grades vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Sony HX400V

 SX60 HS HX400V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2014Fresher by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Canon SX60 HS

 HX400V SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Sony HX400V

 SX60 HS HX400V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX60 HS and the HX400V.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and HX400V is 61 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and HX400V.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography information
Sony HX400V Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
56
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (650g)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
53
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
57
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (650g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (660 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX400V Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony HX400V Vlogging highlights
62
pretty wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (660g)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Sony HX400V
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-16 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 gr (1.43 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $549 $448