Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H400
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93 Imaging
46 Features
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Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
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62 Imaging
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H400 Key Specs
Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Released May 2016
Sony H400
(Full Review)
(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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Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX620 HS was released 2 years later than the H400 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX620 HS matches up against the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony H400
| SX620 HS | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2016 |  | February 2014 | Fresher by 28 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX620 HS
| H400 | SX620 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony H400
| SX620 HS | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the H400.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and H400 is 93 and 62 respectively.
Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and H400.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX620 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
Sony H400 Portrait photography information
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
Sony H400 Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (628g)
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Sony H400 Sports photography details
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Sony H400 Travel photography info
lighter than competition (182g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (628g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony H400 Vlogging highlights
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
comes with mic jack
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than others in class (628g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2016-05-10 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 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 exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) | 628 grams (1.38 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 295 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $279 | $268 |
