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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Launched February 2015
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic XS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was released 2 years later than the XS1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX410 IS scores vs the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic XS1

 SX410 IS XS1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2013More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon SX410 IS

 XS1 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic XS1

 SX410 IS XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS comes with physical 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 Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS versus the XS1.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and XS1 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and XS1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (185 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography highlights
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (185 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (185 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $199 $130