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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
80
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was revealed 3 years after the FX90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX410 IS scores vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic FX90

 SX410 IS FX90 
RevealedFebruary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon SX410 IS

 FX90 SX410 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FX90

 SX410 IS FX90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS has outer 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 Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX410 IS and the FX90.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and FX90 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and FX90.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
46
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
40
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
low frames per second (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (185 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (185 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (185 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $227