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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 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
  • Announced February 2015
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 6 years after the H50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony H50

 SX410 IS H50 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 74 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX410 IS

 H50 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony H50

 SX410 IS H50 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys 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) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS vs the H50.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and H50 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and H50.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
low frames per second (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (185 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
61
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (185 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (547g)
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (185 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
34
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 gr (0.72 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $199 $80