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Canon SX410 IS vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Canon SX410 IS vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Launched February 2015
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Canon SX410 IS vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX410 IS versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX410 IS grades against the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Zeiss ZX1

 SX410 IS ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Canon SX410 IS

 ZX1 SX410 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2015More modern by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k230kCrisper display (+2535k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Zeiss ZX1

 SX410 IS ZX1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the ZX1.

Canon SX410 IS vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and ZX1 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and ZX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX410 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will give more detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX410 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
86
focusing manually
great resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography information
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
low frames per second (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (185 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
great resolution (37 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (800g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (185 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
69
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inch)
great resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
31
good max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (800g)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Zeiss ZX1
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Zeiss
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Zeiss ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 37MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 4.34"
Display resolution 230k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 -