Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX500
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX500 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
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Previous Model is Sony WX350

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX500 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was brought out 2 months before the WX500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX410 IS grades against the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony WX500
SX410 IS | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Canon SX410 IS
WX500 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony WX500
SX410 IS | WX500 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2015 | Same age |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX410 IS and the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and WX500 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and WX500.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz X |
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 | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 325g (0.72 lbs) | 236g (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 photos | 360 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $199 | $348 |