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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(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
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Sony HX400V

 SX70 HS HX400V 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2014Fresher by 57 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Canon SX70 HS

 HX400V SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX400V

 SX70 HS HX400V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and HX400V is 63 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
54
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
51
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography advice
Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
56
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX400V Travel photography highlights
64
has bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competition in class (608g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (660 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
64
fairly wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (660 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX400V
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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