Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was brought out 3 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX410 IS grades against the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony W650
SX410 IS | W650 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SX410 IS
W650 | SX410 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W650
SX410 IS | W650 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS against the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and W650 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and W650.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 185 pictures | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $199 | $140 |