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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax S1

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S1 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 3 years after the S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax S1

 SX410 IS S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015March 2011More modern by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SX410 IS

 S1 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax S1

 SX410 IS S1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS features physical 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 S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the S1.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and S1 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and S1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
slow frames per second (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Pentax S1
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $174