Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A850

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A850, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the A850 (25MP) is very similar but the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX410 IS was released 4 years after the A850 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX410 IS grades against the A850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the A850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and A850 is 80 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and A850.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX410 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A850 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.