Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon 1 S2

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon 1 S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and 1 S2 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 9 months after the 1 S2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX410 IS scores against the 1 S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Nikon 1 S2. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS has exterior dimensions 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 Nikon 1 S2 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon 1 S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS and the 1 S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and 1 S2 is 80 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and 1 S2.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX410 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX410 IS will give extra detail having an extra 5.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.