Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX90V

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX410 IS and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 2 months before the HX90V which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX410 IS scores vs the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has got physical 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and HX90V is 80 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and HX90V.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.