| General | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | PowerShot SX410 IS | Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| MSRP | $279 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20.5 Megapixel | 12.4 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 | 80 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4+ | |
| Max Image Resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super fine, fine | Fine, Standard |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (1, 2, 3), Flash | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Single Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 960 mm | 33 - 132 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 40x | 4x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 5.6 | f/3.3 - 5.2 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 0 cm | 10 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.70" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 2 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 0.5 fps | 1.0 fps |
| Flash | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto flash on slow synchro flash off | Auto On Off Red-Eye reduction Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto exposure, Scene selection (7 modes) | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85 mm (4.09 x 2.72 x 3.35") | 93 x 56 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.94") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz) | 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.3 x 5.9 x 4.2" | |
| Package Weight | 1.25 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-11LH | NP-BK1 |
| Battery Life | 185 shots | |
| Internal Storage | 12 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Other | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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