Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 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
- Announced February 2015
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony WX70
SX410 IS | WX70 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SX410 IS
WX70 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony WX70
SX410 IS | WX70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |