Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

Here, we are comparing the Canon SD4000 IS versus Canon SX410 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the SX410 IS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the SX410 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Canon SX410 IS Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS versus Canon SX410 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the SX410 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and SX410 IS is 94 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and SX410 IS.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to resolve more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.