Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX410 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was released 7 years prior to the SX410 IS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1100 IS grades against the SX410 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Canon SX410 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon SX410 IS
A1100 IS | SX410 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon A1100 IS
SX410 IS | A1100 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 72 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX410 IS
A1100 IS | SX410 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SX410 IS has dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Check the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX410 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS vs the SX410 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and SX410 IS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and SX410 IS.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 0.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 325 gr (0.72 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 185 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $160 | $199 |