Canon SX410 IS vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively similar but the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX410 IS was introduced 20 months later than the RX1R which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX410 IS scores against the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS vs the RX1R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and RX1R is 80 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and RX1R.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX410 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.