Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX410 IS
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(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
- Announced February 2015

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Canon A3000 IS vs 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 among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was released 6 years prior to the SX410 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3000 IS grades versus the SX410 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Canon SX410 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon SX410 IS
A3000 IS | SX410 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon A3000 IS
SX410 IS | A3000 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 61 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX410 IS
A3000 IS | SX410 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SX410 IS has proportions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX410 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the A3000 IS and the SX410 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and SX410 IS is 94 and 80 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and SX410 IS.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 0.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 325g (0.72 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 185 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $240 | $199 |