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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 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
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 3 years after the RZ18 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX410 IS grades vs the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax RZ18

 SX410 IS RZ18 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2011More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon SX410 IS

 RZ18 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax RZ18

 SX410 IS RZ18 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS offers outside 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) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX410 IS against the RZ18.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and RZ18 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and RZ18.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (178g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
slow fps (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (185 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (185 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (178g)
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (185 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Pentax RZ18
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-09-12
Physical type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $210