Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5200
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-156mm (F) lens
- 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5200 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX410 IS versus Nikon S5200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S5200 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was released 2 years after the S5200 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX410 IS scores against the S5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon S5200
SX410 IS | S5200 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon SX410 IS
S5200 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S5200
SX410 IS | S5200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX410 IS versus Nikon S5200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the S5200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and S5200 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and S5200.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Nikon Coolpix S5200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | 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 | 325g (0.72 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | 160 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $130 |