Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A380
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 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
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A380 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and A380 (14MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

The SX410 IS was released 5 years after the A380 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX410 IS matches up against the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A380 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony A380
SX410 IS | A380 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 67 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Canon SX410 IS
A380 | SX410 IS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony A380
SX410 IS | A380 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS features outside 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 Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS versus the A380.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and A380 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and A380.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX410 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX410 IS will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A380 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2009-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 519 grams (1.14 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 614 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 185 photos | 500 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $199 | $899 |