Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX410 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the SX410 IS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX20 IS matches up against the SX410 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Canon SX410 IS Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX410 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the SX410 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and SX410 IS is 65 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and SX410 IS.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to offer more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.