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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W230

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W230 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 W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W230 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was revealed 6 years after the W230 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX410 IS grades vs the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony W230

 SX410 IS W230 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2009More modern by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon SX410 IS

 W230 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W230

 SX410 IS W230 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the W230.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and W230 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and W230.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W230
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W230 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Sony W230
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (185 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Sony W230
61
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (185 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (185 shots)
no Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony W230
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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