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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX99

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX99 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 HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX99 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX410 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX410 IS grades against the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony HX99

 SX410 IS HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Canon SX410 IS

 HX99 SX410 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2015More modern by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony HX99

 SX410 IS HX99 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurement

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the HX99.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and HX99 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and HX99.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX410 IS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX410 IS will produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX410 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography information
Sony HX99 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography information
Sony HX99 Street photography information
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (242g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
low frames per second (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography info
Sony HX99 Travel photography info
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (185 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery life (360 shots)
lighter than others in class (242 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography information
Sony HX99 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (185 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
76
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (242g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony HX99
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
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/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 242g (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 360 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $469