Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5100

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S5100 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was revealed 4 years after the S5100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX410 IS scores against the S5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with outer 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 S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the S5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and S5100 is 80 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and S5100.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to render extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.