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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX410 IS Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2012More modern by 30 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon SX410 IS

 Galaxy Camera 4G SX410 IS 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX410 IS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS features 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 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
61
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (185 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (185 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
37
fairly wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $550