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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Pentax XG-1
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax XG-1

 SX410 IS XG-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2014Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Canon SX410 IS

 XG-1 SX410 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax XG-1

 SX410 IS XG-1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography factors
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography features
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography features
61
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (185 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (567g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (567 grams)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Pentax XG-1
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPentax XG-1
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