Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was manufactured 2 years after the W730 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX410 IS grades against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony W730
SX410 IS | W730 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 26 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon SX410 IS
W730 | SX410 IS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W730
SX410 IS | W730 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX410 IS vs the W730.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and W730 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and W730.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.5 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery style | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $199 | $138 |