Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X-5
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X-5 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
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Launched August 2012
Photography Glossary Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X-5 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX410 IS was launched 2 years later than the X-5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX410 IS scores versus the X-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax X-5
| SX410 IS | X-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Canon SX410 IS
| X-5 | SX410 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax X-5
| SX410 IS | X-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS features physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
See the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax X-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the X-5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and X-5 is 80 and 65 respectively.
Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and X-5.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Pentax X-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Pentax X-5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2015-02-06 | 2012-08-22 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 |
| Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 230k dot |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.5fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 595 grams (1.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
| 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 images | 330 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11LH | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $199 | $230 |