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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
60
Overall
47

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Released February 2015
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX410 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 14 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX410 IS scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX410 IS Galaxy Camera 2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2014Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon SX410 IS

 Galaxy Camera 2 SX410 IS 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX410 IS Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys exterior 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (283g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
max fps low (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (185 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
61
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (185 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (283g)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (185 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
37
quite wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
lighter than average (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-06 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 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
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $199 $400