Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 ×
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberH400SX530 HS
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20142015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130120
Width (mm)12292
Height (mm)9582
Weight (g)628442
Waterproof--
Successor-Canon SX540 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD CCD-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.116
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.21.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 5152 x 2896(14.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5152 x 3864(19.9 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.71.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural soundMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony lensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 1,550.0024.00 - 1,200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 277.003.00 - 215.00
Zoom ratio (x)6350
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.290.15 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)15
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi Point AF /Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking FocusContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder type0.2-inch 201K-dots-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,800461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)80100
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, ISO 100 - 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (Center); Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesHigh Sensitivity, Soft snap, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet modeLive View Control, Creative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 8.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 4.6m (T)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.3 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.3 - 3.0m (T))
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-terminal (av/usb)
  • mini (type c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.71.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300210
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX1Proprietary NB-6LH
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-DIGIC 4+ processor, high-speed AF, Intelligent IS, zoom framing assist, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in black only.



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