Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W550
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W550 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
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W550 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was announced 3 years later than the W550 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX410 IS scores versus the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W550 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony W550
SX410 IS | W550 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 44 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Canon SX410 IS
W550 | SX410 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W550
SX410 IS | W550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS has got outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX410 IS and the W550.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and W550 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and W550.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | BIONZ |
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 | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 per second | 1.0 frames per second |
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 Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | - |
Cost at launch | $199 | $119 |