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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 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
  • Launched February 2015
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S5300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S5300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 14 months after the S5300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX410 IS scores against the S5300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon S5300

 SX410 IS S5300 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon SX410 IS

 S5300 SX410 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S5300

 SX410 IS S5300 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS provides external measurements 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 S5300 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S5300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the S5300.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and S5300 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and S5300.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S5300
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S5300
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (185 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (138g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
48
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S5300 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
35
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (138g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S5300
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix S5300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lb) 138g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 180 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $199 $180