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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Canon SX410 IS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon SX410 IS

 A1100 IS SX410 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon A1100 IS

 SX410 IS A1100 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX410 IS

 A1100 IS SX410 IS 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
26
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography information
Canon SX410 IS Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (185 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX410 IS Vlogging highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
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