Canon S100 vs Canon SX410 IS

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon S100 versus Canon SX410 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and SX410 IS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was launched 4 years prior to the SX410 IS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S100 matches up against the SX410 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Canon SX410 IS Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S100 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Canon SX410 IS has sizing of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Canon S100 versus Canon SX410 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S100 versus the SX410 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and SX410 IS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and SX410 IS.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX410 IS will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.