Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony H50
SX410 IS | H50 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 74 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX410 IS
H50 | SX410 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony H50
SX410 IS | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |