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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
Photography Glossary

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX410 IS versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 5 years prior to the A1000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX410 IS grades versus the A1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon A1000

 SX410 IS A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SX410 IS

 A1000 SX410 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2019February 2015More modern by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon A1000

 SX410 IS A1000 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS has got 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) and the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS vs the A1000.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and A1000 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and A1000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX410 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography advice
Nikon A1000 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (185 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (185 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
bad battery power (250 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (185 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Nikon A1000 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
72
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $477