Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony HX50V
SX410 IS | HX50V | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | April 2013 | More modern by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon SX410 IS
HX50V | SX410 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony HX50V
SX410 IS | HX50V | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |