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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W610

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 3 years after the W610 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony W610

 SX410 IS W610 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon SX410 IS

 W610 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W610

 SX410 IS W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the W610.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and W610 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and W610.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography details
Sony W610 Sports photography details
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (185 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (185 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (113g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (185 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
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 sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $200