Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax E85

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and E85 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 5 years after the E85 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX410 IS scores versus the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS vs the E85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and E85 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and E85.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to produce extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.