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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H400

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H400 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX220 HS and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 4 years earlier than the H400 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX220 HS grades versus the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Sony H400

 SX220 HS H400 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon SX220 HS

 H400 SX220 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2011Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Sony H400

 SX220 HS H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H400 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS vs the H400.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and H400 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and H400.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony H400 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography features
Sony H400 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (210 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
Vlogging with Sony H400
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
26
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
has external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Sony H400
 Canon SX220 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon SX220 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 628 grams (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $268