Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon S5300
SX410 IS | S5300 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | January 2014 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon SX410 IS
S5300 | SX410 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S5300
SX410 IS | S5300 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S5300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | |
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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 |