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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Key Specs

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
Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX500 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 2 years later than the SX500 IS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the SX500 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX500 IS

 SX410 IS SX500 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015August 2012More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon SX410 IS

 SX500 IS SX410 IS 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX500 IS

 SX410 IS SX500 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Canon SX500 IS has specifications of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX500 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX410 IS versus the SX500 IS.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and SX500 IS is 80 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and SX500 IS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography features
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manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography features
Canon SX500 IS Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography information
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (185 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (195 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (185 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (195 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (185 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (195 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX500 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX500 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-06 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/1600 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 341 gr (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $299