Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS and Fujifilm XF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX410 IS was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm XF1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm XF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has got exterior 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 XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the Fujifilm XF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX410 IS will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.