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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(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
  • Released February 2015
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
Photography Glossary

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is pretty close but the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and Z5 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX410 IS was revealed 6 years before the Z5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the Z5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon Z5

 SX410 IS Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Canon SX410 IS

 Z5 SX410 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2020February 2015Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon Z5

 SX410 IS Z5 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS comes with exterior 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) and the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the Z5.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and Z5 is 80 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and Z5.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon Z5 will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX410 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography details
Nikon Z5 Street photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (675 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
max fps low (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (185 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography info
Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (185 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery (470 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
heavier than average (675 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (185 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (470 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging info
Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than average (675g)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon Z5
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Z5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Z5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-06 2020-07-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 273
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file 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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 675 gr (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 photographs 470 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single 2
Cost at launch $199 $1,399