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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 2 years after the W710 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony W710

 SX410 IS W710 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SX410 IS

 W710 SX410 IS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W710

 SX410 IS W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has external measurements 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the W710.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and W710 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and W710.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (185 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (185 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (185 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.72 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery form 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $90