Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
- Introduced September 2018
(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
- Launched February 2014
- Replaced the Sony HX300
Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX70 HS was revealed 4 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX70 HS scores vs the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Sony HX400V
SX70 HS | HX400V | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | February 2014 | Fresher by 57 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Canon SX70 HS
HX400V | SX70 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX400V
SX70 HS | HX400V | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS has external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 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).
Contrast the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS vs the HX400V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and HX400V is 63 and 62 respectively.
Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and HX400V.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX70 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.
Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-09-20 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 8 | 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 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 608 gr (1.34 lbs) | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 325 images | 300 images |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $550 | $448 |