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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Announced February 2015
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the SZ-10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX410 IS grades versus the SZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus SZ-10

 SX410 IS SZ-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2011Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Canon SX410 IS

 SZ-10 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SZ-10

 SX410 IS SZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the SZ-10.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and SZ-10 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and SZ-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (185 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography features
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (185 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (185 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SZ-10
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $300