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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX400V

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 2 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX620 HS grades vs the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony HX400V

 SX620 HS HX400V 
LaunchedMay 2016February 2014More recent by 28 months
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Canon SX620 HS

 HX400V SX620 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony HX400V

 SX620 HS HX400V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS and the HX400V.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and HX400V is 93 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and HX400V.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX620 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Sony HX400V Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detect focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Sony HX400V Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (660 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Sony HX400V Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony HX400V
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-05-10 2014-02-12
Physical type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 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)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $279 $448