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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax W80

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax W80 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
  • Released February 2015
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax W80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was released 5 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX410 IS scores versus the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax W80

 SX410 IS W80 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2009Fresher by 69 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon SX410 IS

 W80 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax W80

 SX410 IS W80 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS provides physical dimensions 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 W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax W80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the W80.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and W80 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and W80.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography advice
Pentax W80 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
slow frames per second (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (185 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (185 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography info
Pentax W80 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (185 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Pentax W80 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Pentax W80
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Pentax Optio W80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-06 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
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 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 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $250