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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H55

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced February 2015
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H55 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and H55 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 4 years later than the H55 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony H55

 SX410 IS H55 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2010More recent by 57 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SX410 IS

 H55 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony H55

 SX410 IS H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX410 IS versus the H55.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and H55 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and H55.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography information
Sony H55 Portrait photography information
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Sony H55
61
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (185 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Sony H55
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (185 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $199 $235