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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX20V

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Launched February 2015
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX30V
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX410 IS and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 2 years after the HX20V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX410 IS grades against the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony HX20V

 SX410 IS HX20V 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2012More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Canon SX410 IS

 HX20V SX410 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony HX20V

 SX410 IS HX20V 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the HX20V.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and HX20V is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and HX20V.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
47
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography information
Sony HX20V Street photography information
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
Sony HX20V Sports photography factors
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (185 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (185 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (185 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony HX20V
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $397