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Canon N vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon N vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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 N vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon N versus Canon SX410 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the N (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was brought out 3 years prior to the SX410 IS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the N scores versus the SX410 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon SX410 IS

 N SX410 IS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon N

 SX410 IS N 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Canon SX410 IS

 N SX410 IS 

Canon N vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon N has got outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon SX410 IS has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the N vs the SX410 IS.

Canon N vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and SX410 IS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon N vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N and SX410 IS.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to deliver more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography information
Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography info
Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography advice
Canon SX410 IS Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (185 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography information
Canon SX410 IS Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (185 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography information
Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (185 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging information
Canon SX410 IS Vlogging information
72
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of mic jack
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon N vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot NCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 2248 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 0.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 325g (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" 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 200 photos 185 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $199