Sony HX400V vs Canon 5D Mark IV

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Sony HX400V vs Canon 5D Mark IV

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.4 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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35mm 864.0mm²
30.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Sony HX400V advantages over Canon 5D Mark IV

Less expensive
$448* vs $2899
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lighter weight
660g vs 890g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon 5D Mark IV advantages over Sony HX400V

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.36 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

900 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
75 mm vs 103 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher-res screen
540k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.34 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
30.4 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Both provide
Geotag your photos
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony HX400V, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony HX400V Shooter's Report

Superb image quality from RAW files; Improved dynamic range; Excellent high ISO performance; Fast 7fps burst rate with unlimited JPEG buffer; High-quality cinema 4K video; Built-in Wi-Fi; Dual Pixel CMOS AF is very good.
JPEG files look soft at default settings; 1/200s flash sync; 4K video codec is cumbersome; 29:59 continuous video recording limit.
Read our Canon 5D Mark IV Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Sony HX400V

Canon 5D Mark III

$448
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2079
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony HX400V vs Canon 5D Mark III

Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon 5D Mark III

$2249
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$2079
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 5D Mark IV vs Canon 5D Mark III

Compared to Nikon D810

Sony HX400V

Nikon D810

$448
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2291
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony HX400V vs Nikon D810

Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D810

$2249
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$2291
35mm

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 5D Mark IV vs Nikon D810

Compared to Sony HX300

Sony HX400V

Sony HX300

$448
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$600
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking

Compare Sony HX400V vs Sony HX300

Canon 5D Mark IV

Sony HX300

$2249
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$600
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 5D Mark IV vs Sony HX300

Compared to Fujifilm S1

Sony HX400V

Fujifilm S1

$448
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Shoots 24p video

$349
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony HX400V vs Fujifilm S1

Canon 5D Mark IV

Fujifilm S1

$2249
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$349
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 5D Mark IV vs Fujifilm S1

Compared to Fujifilm S9800

Sony HX400V

Fujifilm S9800

$448
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$504
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony HX400V vs Fujifilm S9800

Canon 5D Mark IV

Fujifilm S9800

$2249
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$504
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon 5D Mark IV vs Fujifilm S9800

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