Canon A1300 vs Canon SX410 IS
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Launched February 2015

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX410 IS Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon A1300 vs Canon SX410 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SX410 IS (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A1300 was brought out 4 years before the SX410 IS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1300 matches up vs the SX410 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX410 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Canon SX410 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SX410 IS
A1300 | SX410 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon A1300
SX410 IS | A1300 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX410 IS
A1300 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon SX410 IS has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A1300 compared to the SX410 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and SX410 IS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and SX410 IS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A1300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 0.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 | 220 photographs | 185 photographs |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $119 | $199 |