Canon PowerShot SX540 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot H400 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX540 HS vs Cyber-shot H400 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot H400 Specs

PowerShot SX540 HS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1200mm (50x), f3.4-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 120.0 x 81.7 x 91.9mm³ (4.7″ x 3.2″ x 3.6″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX540 HS

Cyber-shot H400

  • Introduced in March 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 1 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1550mm (65x), f3.4-6.5
  • No WiFi
  • 129.6 x 95 x 122.3mm³ (5.1″ x 3.7″ x 4.8″)
  • 655g (21.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot H400

PowerShot SX540 HS vs Cyber-shot H400: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS VS Sony Cyber-shot H400 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX540 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX540 HS

Cyber-shot H400

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 1
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Weighs less (2)

442g
(14.3 oz.)
655g
(21.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

901cm³
(57 cu.in.)
1506cm³
(95 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX540 HS are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the PowerShot SX540 HS is made easy by the lower weight than the Cyber-shot H400, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX540 HS scores 16 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot H400

PowerShot SX540 HS

Cyber-shot H400

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 20.40
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 3200 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Longer battery life (3, photos)

205 300

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot H400 are the higher resolution, the larger sensitivity and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 12 points for the Cyber-shot H400.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX540 HS

Cyber-shot H400

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Sensor resolution (MP)

0.46 0.46
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS VS Sony Cyber-shot H400 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX540 HS and Cyber-shot H400

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

Sony Cyber-shot H400

16
12

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon PowerShot SX540 HS.