Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX410 IS and Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was brought out 2 years later than the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX410 IS scores against the Fujifilm SL1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX410 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the Fujifilm SL1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and Fujifilm SL1000.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.