Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX540 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSX540 HSH400
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20162014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120130
Width (mm)92122
Height (mm)8295
Weight (g)442628
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX530 HS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)20.320.1
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)1.191.2
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.90.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensSony lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 1,200.0025.00 - 1,550.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 215.004.00 - 277.00
Zoom ratio (x)5063
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.290.15 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)51
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; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)Contrast Detection AF: Multi Point AF /Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking Focus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-0.2-inch 201K-dots
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,800
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)8080
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 80 - 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AFMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesLive View Control, Creative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timerHigh Sensitivity, Soft snap, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet mode
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.3 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.3 - 3.0m (T))ISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 8.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 4.6m (T)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Uhs supportUHS-I-
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
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
-
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • mini-b usb
  • multi-terminal (av/usb)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.90.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)205300
Battery life, video (minutes)45-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LHProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--



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