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Canon 70D vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
59
Imaging
61
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon 70D vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Old Model is Canon 60D
  • Replacement is Canon 80D
Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon 70D vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 70D versus Canon SX410 IS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the SX410 IS (20MP) is pretty close but the 70D (APS-C) and SX410 IS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The 70D was manufactured 15 months earlier than the SX410 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 70D scores versus the SX410 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon SX410 IS

 70D SX410 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon 70D

 SX410 IS 70D 
IntroducedFebruary 2015October 2013More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Canon 70D and Canon SX410 IS

 70D SX410 IS 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Canon 70D vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 70D enjoys physical measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Canon SX410 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 70D versus the SX410 IS.

Canon 70D vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 70D and SX410 IS is 59 and 80 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 70D and SX410 IS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The 70D comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more aged 70D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 70D vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography highlights
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D as a Street photography camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography advice
Canon SX410 IS Sports photography advice
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (185 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography information
Canon SX410 IS Travel photography information
69
weather sealing
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
61
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (185 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography factors
Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (185 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging factors
Canon SX410 IS Vlogging factors
69
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
no image stabilization
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon 70D vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon EOS 70DCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 70D Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-10-31 2015-02-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 19 9
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 0cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 0.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 gr (1.66 pounds) 325 gr (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 926 not tested
Other
Battery life 920 shots 185 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $758 $199