Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS
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![Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS/Canon-SX410-IS-front.jpg)
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34 Overall
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced January 2016
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX410 IS versus Canon SX420 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the SX420 IS (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX410 IS was released 11 months before the SX420 IS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX410 IS matches up against the SX420 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Canon SX420 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX420 IS
SX410 IS | SX420 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Canon SX410 IS
SX420 IS | SX410 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2015 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX420 IS
SX410 IS | SX420 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Canon SX420 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Check the Canon SX410 IS versus Canon SX420 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the SX420 IS.
![Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS size comparison Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and SX420 IS is 80 and 80 respectively.
![Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS top view buttons comparison Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and SX420 IS.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX410 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS sensor size comparison Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-1008mm (42.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5 frames per sec | 0.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 pounds) | 325g (0.72 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 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 | 185 images | 195 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $299 |