Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 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
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Launched July 2014

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was revealed 7 months later than the XG-1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX410 IS grades against the XG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Pentax XG-1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax XG-1
SX410 IS | XG-1 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2014 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Canon SX410 IS
XG-1 | SX410 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax XG-1
SX410 IS | XG-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with external 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 XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Check the Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS and the XG-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and XG-1 is 80 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and XG-1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Pentax XG-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2014-07-15 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) | 567 grams (1.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $199 | $599 |