Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax RZ18
SX410 IS | RZ18 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon SX410 IS
RZ18 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax RZ18
SX410 IS | RZ18 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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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 |