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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400

Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62 Imaging
44 Features
41 Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Sony H400
(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
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed around the same time to the H400 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades versus the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony H400

          

          

            
 SX700 HS H400 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX700 HS

          

          

            
 H400 SX700 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony H400

          

          

            
 SX700 HS H400 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS and the H400.
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and H400 is 89 and 62 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and H400.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

            Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
39
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
Sony H400 Street photography advice
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (269g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Sony H400
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 great zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (250 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
50
 amazing zoom range (25-1550mm  62.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Sony H400
65
 lighter than competition (269g)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (750mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low battery power (250 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
53
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (1550mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Sony H400
47
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery power (250 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
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 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Sony H400
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 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (269g)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
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 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 comes with mic jack
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 heavier than competition in class (628g)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H400 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony H400
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology PureColor II G TFT Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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 269 gr (0.59 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $268