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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
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
  • Released February 2015
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX410 IS

 SX30 IS SX410 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX30 IS

 SX410 IS SX30 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015September 2010More modern by 53 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX410 IS

 SX30 IS SX410 IS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

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

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX410 IS Street photography highlights
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (601 grams)
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX410 IS Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
max fps low (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (185 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX410 IS Travel photography highlights
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (601g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
61
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (185 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (185 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (601g)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-14 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 0.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 325 gr (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 185 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $199