• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 1550.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 130 IS advantages over Sony H400

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 122 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    133g vs 628g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    0.8 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony H400 advantages over Canon 130 IS

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,550 mm vs 224 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony WX80

Canon 130 IS
Sony WX80
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Sony WX80

Sony H400
Sony WX80
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony H400 vs Sony WX80

Compared to Nikon P600

Canon 130 IS
Nikon P600
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Nikon P600

Sony H400
Nikon P600
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony H400 vs Nikon P600

Compared to Canon 135

Canon 130 IS
Canon 135
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Canon 135

Sony H400
Canon 135
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony H400 vs Canon 135

Compared to Canon SX60

Canon 130 IS
Canon SX60
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Canon SX60

Sony H400
Canon SX60
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony H400 vs Canon SX60

Compared to Canon 160

Canon 130 IS
Canon 160
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Canon 160

Sony H400
Canon 160
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony H400 vs Canon 160

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