Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W350
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W350 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was unveiled 5 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony W350
SX410 IS | W350 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SX410 IS
W350 | SX410 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W350
SX410 IS | W350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS and the W350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and W350 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and W350.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $199 | $200 |