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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Introduced February 2015
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was brought out 22 months after the HX50V making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX410 IS scores against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony HX50V

 SX410 IS HX50V 
IntroducedFebruary 2015April 2013More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon SX410 IS

 HX50V SX410 IS 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony HX50V

 SX410 IS HX50V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the HX50V.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and HX50V is 80 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX410 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Sony HX50V
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (185 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (185 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (272g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (185 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging factors
Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (272g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony HX50V
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 325g (0.72 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $199 $439