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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A900

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A900 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX410 IS versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX410 IS was brought out 12 months earlier than the A900 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon A900

 SX410 IS A900 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX410 IS

 A900 SX410 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2015Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon A900

 SX410 IS A900 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys exterior 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 A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX410 IS versus Nikon A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX410 IS and the A900.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and A900 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and A900.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX410 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon A900
47
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
good MP (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
Nikon A900 Street photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Nikon A900
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (185 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Nikon A900
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (185 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than others in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (185 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Nikon A900
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix A900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2016-02-23
Physical type 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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 289 grams (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $400