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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX400V

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 11 months after the HX400V so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony HX400V

 SX610 HS HX400V 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Canon SX610 HS

 HX400V SX610 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX400V

 SX610 HS HX400V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS offers outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the HX400V.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and HX400V is 93 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and HX400V.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX610 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography information
Sony HX400V Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (191g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography details
Sony HX400V Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX400V Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (660g)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX400V
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ 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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $214 $448