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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1 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
  • Introduced February 2015
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX410 IS was revealed 7 years before the a1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX410 IS grades vs the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony a1

 SX410 IS a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Canon SX410 IS

 a1 SX410 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2021February 2015Fresher by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony a1

 SX410 IS a1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has got 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 a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX410 IS vs the a1.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and a1 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and a1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony a1 will give greater detail because of its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older SX410 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography features
Sony a1 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
88
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/400 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography details
Sony a1 Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography information
Sony a1 Sports photography information
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (185 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (530 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography info
Sony a1 Travel photography info
61
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (185 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
great battery life (530 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
excellent sensor resolution (50MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony a1 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (185 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (530 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Sony a1 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony a1
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Alpha a1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-02-06 2021-01-26
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Total lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/400 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video format H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 737 grams (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 530 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Dual
Launch cost $199 $6,498