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Canon PowerShot SX410 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

4.11 in
2.72 in
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
4.11 in
2.72 in
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
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Editiorial reviews
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6 editorial reviews
We go hands-on with Canon’s PowerShot SX410 IS! While point-and-shoots are essentially extinct, there’s still a market for small, pocketable shooters. Cameras like Sony’s RX100 series are proof that there’s still demand for point-and-shoots but only if said device offered something more than just being able to shoot photos. Canon’s PowerShot SX410 IS is oneRead more
Canon SX410 IS review, find out how the SX410 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
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Canon SX420 IS is a 20.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3 sized CCD sensor and 24-1008 mm F3.5-6.6 lens. Read our SX420 IS review to find its pros and cons.Read more
Canon SX420 IS review, find out how the SX420 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
Preview posted 01/05/2016 by Michael Palmer Full review posted 02/26/2016 by Eric ButterfieldQuick TakeProsVery powerful zoom lens Effective optical image stabilization Dedicated Auto mode button Strong built-in flash Built-in Wi-Fi ConsBurst mode is very slow No dial to ease operation Low light imageRead more
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Sensor

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5152 x 3864 px5152 x 3864 px
ProcessorDIGIC 4+DIGIC 4+

Image

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum100100
ISO maximum16001600
Maximum image resolution5152 x 3864 px5152 x 3864 px
White balance presets65
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
  • Fluorescent
  • Cloudy
  • Tungsten
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formatsJPGJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
  • Black&White
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryesyes
Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
Uncompressed formatNoNo

Optics and focus

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
Optical zoom40.0 x42.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.53.5
Maximum aperture3.53.5
Focal length equiv24 - 96024 - 1008
Focus adjustmentAutoMotorised drive
Autofocus
  • AI Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
  • AI Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Manual focusyesyes
Normal focus range1.97 in1.97 in
Macro focus range0.0 in0.0 in
Number of focus points99
Image stabiliserOpticalOptical

Screen and viewfinder

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDnono
Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
Screen dots230000230000
Touch screennono
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderNoneNone

Photography features

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter prioritynono
Aperture prioritynono
Manual exposure modenono
Exposure compensation plus22
Exposure compensation minus-2-2
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
  • 2sec
Histogramyesyes
Subject / scene modesyesyes
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash range55
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash ON
  • Forced OFF
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashnono
Continuous drive0.5 fps0.5 fps
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportnono
Manual settingsyesyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10

Videography features

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHDHD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps25.0 fps

Audio features

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone typeMonoMono
Speaker typeMonoMono
Supported audio file formatsLPCMAAC

Design

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
Body typeBridgeBridge
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Black
  • Red
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
Weight10.86 oz10.86 oz
Width4.11 in4.11 in
Height2.72 in2.72 in
Depth3.35 in3.35 in

Storage

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD Memory Card
  • SDXC Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
Memory slots11
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3

Power

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)245195
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyesyes
Number of batteries supported11

Connectivity

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
HDMInono
USB portyesyes
USB version2.02.0
Headphone portnono
Microphone portnono
Remote controlNoNo
PictBridgeyesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes
Bluetoothnono
AV outputyesyes

Other features

Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
Timelapse recordingnono
GPSnoyes
Orientation sensoryesyes
Energy Star certifiednono
Languages supportMultiMulti

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons