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Canon A800 vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon A800 vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released February 2015
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A800 and Canon SX410 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was introduced 5 years before the SX410 IS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A800 grades versus the SX410 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon SX410 IS

 A800 SX410 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon A800

 SX410 IS A800 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon SX410 IS

 A800 SX410 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A800 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon SX410 IS has sizing of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A800 and the SX410 IS.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and SX410 IS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and SX410 IS.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to give you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography highlights
26
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography information
Canon SX410 IS Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
29
has tracking focus
good battery (300 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
low fps (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (185 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography advice
Canon SX410 IS Travel photography advice
55
good battery (300 per charge)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (185 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A800
Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
27
good battery (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (185 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
24
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot A800Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2015-02-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 0.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 gr (0.41 pounds) 325 gr (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 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 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 300 shots 185 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $90 $199