Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Canon SX500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX500 IS
SX410 IS | SX500 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | August 2012 | More recent by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon SX410 IS
SX500 IS | SX410 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX500 IS
SX410 IS | SX500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | |
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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 |