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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX170 IS and Canon SX410 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the SX410 IS (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 17 months earlier than the SX410 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX170 IS grades against the SX410 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon SX410 IS

 SX170 IS SX410 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX170 IS

 SX410 IS SX170 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2013Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Canon SX410 IS

 SX170 IS SX410 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Canon SX410 IS has proportions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS and Canon SX410 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the SX410 IS.

Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and SX410 IS is 88 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and SX410 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX170 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX410 IS Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
max frames per second low (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (185 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
68
lighter than competition (251 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (185 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (185 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX410 IS Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (251 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-22 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 0.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 325g (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 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 300 images 185 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $199