Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX410 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 7 years before the SX410 IS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the SX410 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Canon SX410 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX410 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX410 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS and the SX410 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and SX410 IS is 65 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and SX410 IS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to produce more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.