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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched February 2015
Sony W650
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony W650

 SX410 IS W650 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 38 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SX410 IS

 W650 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W650

 SX410 IS W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 size comparison

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

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (185 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (185 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W650 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (185 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony W650
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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