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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S930

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced February 2015
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 6 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX410 IS matches up against the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony S930

 SX410 IS S930 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 74 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX410 IS

 S930 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony S930

 SX410 IS S930 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS features outer 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 S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS versus the S930.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and S930 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and S930.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to offer greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Sony S930
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (185 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
61
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (185 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (185 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $199 $219