Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX410 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was brought out 5 years prior to the SX410 IS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX30 IS grades vs the SX410 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Canon SX410 IS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX410 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS vs the SX410 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SX410 IS is 64 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and SX410 IS.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.