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Canon A810 vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon A810 vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Canon SX410 IS
(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
  • Revealed February 2015
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A810 and Canon SX410 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SX410 IS (20MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 4 years prior to the SX410 IS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A810 grades versus the SX410 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX410 IS

 A810 SX410 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon A810

 SX410 IS A810 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX410 IS

 A810 SX410 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A810 vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon SX410 IS has dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A810 against the SX410 IS.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and SX410 IS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and SX410 IS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A810 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography factors
Canon SX410 IS Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
max frames per second low (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (185 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography info
Canon SX410 IS Travel photography info
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (185 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography features
Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
48
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (185 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot A810Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 0.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lbs) 325 gr (0.72 lbs)
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 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 220 shots 185 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $99 $199