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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Introduced February 2015
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX410 IS was revealed 5 years before the TG-6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the TG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus TG-6

 SX410 IS TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon SX410 IS

 TG-6 SX410 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2019February 2015Newer by 52 months
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus TG-6

 SX410 IS TG-6 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX410 IS versus the TG-6.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and TG-6 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and TG-6.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX410 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (185 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (185 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (185 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-06 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 253 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $199 $449