Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Review

Main Features

20MP - 1/2.3 CCD Sensor

ISO 100 - 1600

24-960 mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3″ Fixed Type Screen

0.5 fps continuous shooting

1280 x 720 video resolution

325g. 104 x 69 x 85 mm

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Canon SX410 IS Overview

First introduced in February 2015 , Canon PowerShot SX410 IS is a 20.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor.

Canon SX410 IS has an Overall Score of 40/100 and ranked #299 out of 621 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #795 out of 1145 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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Canon SX410 IS Compared to other Compact Cameras

Now let's get in to more details of Canon SX410 IS's specs and feature, and list out its pros and cons compared to average cameras in its class.

PROs

Image Stabilization

Face Detection Focusing

20.0MP - High Resolution Sensor

1/4000s High Shutter Speed

Manual Focusing

Manual Exposure

24mm Wide Angle Lens

960mm Good Tele Lens

40X Optical Zoom

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CONs

No Wireless Connection

No Articulating Screen

No External Flash Shoe

No Full HD Video

No Touch Screen

No Built-in Viewfinder

No RAW Shooting

Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600

Only 9 Focus Points

Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )

Slow Continuous Shooting: 0.5fps

Low Battery Life: 185 shots

Heavy Body: 325

No Environmental Sealing

Slow Lens at Wide: f3.50

Slow Lens at Tele: f5.60

Canon SX410 IS Sensor and Photography Features

Canon SX410 IS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features DIGIC 4+ processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5152 x 3864 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. SX410 IS has a native ISO range of 100 - 1600 but unfortunately, Canon SX410 IS doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 (Lumix DMC-TZ70) in the same price range.

Canon SX410 IS is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Canon SX410 IS's 1/2.3 sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Canon SX410 IS Physical Specs

Canon SX410 IS weighs 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz) and has external dimensions of 104 x 69 x 85 mm (4.09 x 2.72 x 3.35″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 187g, Canon SX410 IS is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 85mm, it is not small either, 56mm thicker than the average of its class.

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Here is the front and top view image of Canon SX410 IS with the dimensions:

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon SX410 IS, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Canon SX410 IS with its main competitors:

Canon SX410 IS Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Sensor	Weight	vs SX410 IS	Thickness	vs SX410 IS
Nikon L840	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	538g	213g heavier	96mm	11mm thicker
Canon SX420 IS	20.0MP - 1/2.3"	325g	equal weight	85mm	equal thickness
Canon SX60 HS	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	650g	325g heavier	114mm	29mm thicker
Canon SX400 IS	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	313g	12g lighter	80mm	5mm thinner
Canon SX610 HS	20.0MP - 1/2.3"	191g	134g lighter	27mm	58mm thinner
Canon SX530 HS	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	442g	117g heavier	92mm	7mm thicker
Nikon P530	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	494g	169g heavier	98mm	13mm thicker
Canon S120	12.0MP - 1/1.7"	217g	108g lighter	29mm	56mm thinner

Canon SX410 IS doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Canon SX410 IS Lens

Canon SX410 IS features a 24-960 mm F3.5-5.6 40� zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end and remarkable super telephoto reach at 960mm.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SX410 IS

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

SX410 IS

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

With a max aperture of f3.50 at 24mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f5.60.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

SX410 IS

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

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Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

SX410 IS

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

SX410 IS is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Canon SX410 IS's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

Canon SX410 IS Other Features

LCD and Viewfinder

Canon SX410 IS has a Fixed Type 3″ LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

SX410 IS doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 (Lumix DMC-TZ70) (Compare).
If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

Max Shutter speed
Canon SX410 IS can shoot continuously at max speed of 0.5 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

Flash
Unfortunately SX410 IS doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

Focusing
Canon SX410 IS features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 9 points to choose from.

Canon SX410 IS also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

Video Features
With Canon SX410 IS, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 25p fps and save in and H.264 formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

SX410 IS has a built-in Mono microphone and a Mono speaker.
Canon SX410 IS doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Olympus Stylus SH-1 in a similar price range.

Connectivity and Storage

Canon SX410 IS has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

Battery Canon SX410 IS is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 185 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 254 shots, Canon SX410 IS has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend SX410 IS owners to buy some extra batteries.

Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras

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Fujifilm HS35EXR with its 600shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Check the comparison of Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

Canon SX410 IS Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Nikon L840 >>Compare to SX410 IS	1920 x 1080	590shots	Yes	No	Yes
Canon SX420 IS >>Compare to SX410 IS	1280 x 720	195shots	Yes	No	Yes
Canon SX60 HS >>Compare to SX410 IS	1920 x 1080	340shots	Yes	No	Yes
Canon SX400 IS >>Compare to SX410 IS	1280 x 720	190shots	No	No	No
Canon SX610 HS >>Compare to SX410 IS	1920 x 1080	270shots	Yes	No	Yes
Canon SX530 HS >>Compare to SX410 IS	1920 x 1080	210shots	Yes	No	No
Nikon P530 >>Compare to SX410 IS	1920 x 1080	240shots	No	No	No
Canon S120 >>Compare to SX410 IS	1920 x 1080	230shots	Yes	No	No

Lowest Price
Current Lowest price for Canon SX410 IS is $239.99

What type of Photography is Canon SX410 IS Good for?

In this section, we review and score Canon SX410 IS in 5 different photography areas. This first spider web graph shows how the SX410 IS compares with the average Compact camera.
Hover your mouse over the points to see the score details for each photography type.

Canon SX410 IS for Portrait Photography

Canon SX410 IS has a score of 35 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theSX410 IS.

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

Read the details of how we scored Canon SX410 IS for Portrait Photography

Canon SX410 IS for Street Photography

Canon SX410 IS has a score of 62 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.

Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Image Stabilization
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage

Small Body
No Built-in Viewfinder
No RAW shooting capability
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

Read the details of how we scored Canon SX410 IS for Street Photography

Canon SX410 IS for Sports Photography

Canon SX410 IS has a score of 20 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theSX410 IS.

Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Focus Mode
Image Stabilization
960 mm Tele Lens
Slow Continuous Shooting: 0.5fps
Environmental Sealings

9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 185 shots
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
No Built-in Viewfinder
No External Flash Shoe
No RAW shooting capability

Read the details of how we scored Canon SX410 IS for Sports Photography

Canon SX410 IS for Daily Photography

Canon SX410 IS has a score of 60 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
40X Optical Zoom
325g

Body Thickness 85mm
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability

Read the details of how we scored Canon SX410 IS for Daily Photography

Canon SX410 IS for Landscape Photography

Canon SX410 IS has a score of 35 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theSX410 IS.

Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Focus Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP

No RAW shooting capability
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings

Read the details of how we scored Canon SX410 IS for Landscape Photography

Canon SX410 IS Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Canon SX410 IS compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of SX410 IS and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.

Read a more detailed analysis of Canon SX410 IS alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Canon SX410 IS

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Canon SX410 IS amongst Camera Decision readers.

Nikon L840

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Canon SX60 HS

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Canon SX400 IS

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Canon SX610 HS

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Canon SX530 HS

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Nikon P530

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Canon S120

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Canon SX410 IS Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

It would also be interesting to compare Canon SX410 IS with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Canon SX410 IS's price range.

Panasonic GF7

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Olympus E-PL6

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Panasonic G3

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Fujifilm X-A1

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Pentax Q-S1

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Samsung NX1000

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Panasonic GF6

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Frequently Asked Questions about Canon SX410 IS

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Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Canon
Model	Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Announced	2015-02-06
Body Type	Compact
Price	$239.99
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-960 mm (40�)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.6
Macro Focus Range	0cm
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Size	3″
Screen Resolution	230k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	15s
Max Shutter Speed	1/4000s
Continuous Shooting	0.5 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	Yes
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.00 m
Flash Modes	Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	1/2.3
Sensor Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor Area	28.07mm²
Sensor Resolution	20 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	5152 x 3864
Max Native ISO	1,600
Min Native ISO	100
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9
Number of Cross Focus Points	Unknown
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Video Formats	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	325g
Physical Dimensions	104 x 69 x 85mm
Battery Life	185 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	NB-11LH
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1