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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
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
  • Released February 2015
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX160 IS versus Canon SX410 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SX410 IS (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 19 months prior to the SX410 IS making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX160 IS matches up against the SX410 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon SX410 IS

 SX160 IS SX410 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX160 IS

 SX410 IS SX160 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2013Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX410 IS

 SX160 IS SX410 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS features outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Canon SX410 IS has measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Canon SX410 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS and the SX410 IS.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and SX410 IS is 86 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and SX410 IS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX410 IS Sports photography highlights
51
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (185 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX410 IS Travel photography factors
69
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (185 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (185 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 0.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 291 grams (0.64 pounds) 325 grams (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 photographs 185 photographs
Battery type 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $199 $199