Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX410 IS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX410 IS was brought out 3 years later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX410 IS grades against the Fujifilm F550 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX410 IS against the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 80 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX410 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon SX410 IS will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.