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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX30

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was revealed 3 years after the WX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony WX30

 SX410 IS WX30 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2011More modern by 44 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon SX410 IS

 WX30 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony WX30

 SX410 IS WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS against the WX30.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and WX30 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and WX30.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography features
Sony WX30 Sports photography features
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (185 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
61
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (185 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (185 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging factors
Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony WX30
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
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 range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $259