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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon W300

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon W300 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
  • Announced February 2015
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon W300 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the W300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX410 IS grades against the W300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon W300

 SX410 IS W300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SX410 IS

 W300 SX410 IS 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2015Fresher by 28 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon W300

 SX410 IS W300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS has external 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) and the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS and the W300.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and W300 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and W300.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX410 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (185 per charge)
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (185 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (185 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Nikon W300 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-02-06 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD -
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 231 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 280 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $387