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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(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
  • Announced February 2015
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 3 years later than the WX70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX410 IS scores vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony WX70

 SX410 IS WX70 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SX410 IS

 WX70 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony WX70

 SX410 IS WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS features 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS vs the WX70.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and WX70 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and WX70.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (185 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (185 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 325g (0.72 lb) 114g (0.25 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 Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $199 $242