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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W320

Portability
80
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced February 2015
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W320 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 5 years after the W320 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX410 IS scores versus the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony W320

 SX410 IS W320 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon SX410 IS

 W320 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W320

 SX410 IS W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS against the W320.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and W320 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and W320.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W320
46
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Sony W320
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
40
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 per charge)
no phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
60
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (185 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W320
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (185 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
26
really wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony W320
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $269