Canon PowerShot SX410 IS vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS was introduced in February 2015 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 was introduced in July 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.80" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 185 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Canon SX410 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX410 IS over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5.

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 vs 4000 x 3000
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 960 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 40x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance 5 cm vs 50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 0 cm vs 5 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.80"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Canon SX420 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon SX400 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony TX1
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Casio EX-Z2000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FS12
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung ST100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Casio EX-S200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon ELPH 310 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm XP130
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Casio EX-Z280
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Casio EX-ZR10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm T300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony WX5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 over Canon PowerShot SX410 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.4
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 461k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.5 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      HDMI Output vs
      Lighter 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz) vs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

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      Sony WX9
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony WX1
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Olympus TG-6
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony W330
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon D2Hs
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot461k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has a 2.80" screen with 461k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4+ processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2248, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS comes with NB-11LH battery pack with battery life of 185 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon PowerShot SX410 IS, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. Canon PowerShot SX410 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.5 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m on Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and 5.10 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS body has dimensions of 104 x 69 x 85 mm (4.09 x 2.72 x 3.35") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 body has dimensions of 92 x 52 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.87"). Canon PowerShot SX410 IS weighs 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 weighs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz).

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

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      92 mm

      52 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 185 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 185 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 185 shots
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and give them scores of 53 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot SX410 IS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 185 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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