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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(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
  • Released February 2015
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was revealed 12 months later than the SX700 HS so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX410 IS grades against the SX700 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SX410 IS SX700 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2014Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX410 IS

 SX700 HS SX410 IS 
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX700 HS

 SX410 IS SX700 HS 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Canon SX700 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS and the SX700 HS.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and SX700 HS is 80 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and SX700 HS.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography features
Canon SX700 HS Street photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
max fps very slow (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (185 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (185 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (185 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-06 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $199 $349