• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon S5 IS advantages over Canon SX410 IS

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.7 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 450 vs 185 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.5 fps vs 0.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon SX410 IS advantages over Canon S5 IS

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • More telephoto lens reach
    960 mm vs 432 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    9 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    325g vs 574g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.0 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX500

Canon S5 IS
Canon SX500
  • $500
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon S5 IS vs Canon SX500

Canon SX410 IS
Canon SX500
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX500

Compared to Canon SX510 HS

Canon S5 IS
Canon SX510 HS
  • $500
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon S5 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Canon SX410 IS
Canon SX510 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Compared to Canon SX400 IS

Canon S5 IS
Canon SX400 IS
  • $500
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon S5 IS vs Canon SX400 IS

Canon SX410 IS
Canon SX400 IS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX400 IS

Compared to Canon SX530 HS

Canon S5 IS
Canon SX530 HS
  • $500
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $259
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon S5 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX410 IS
Canon SX530 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • More pixels
  • $259
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

Compared to Canon SX420 IS

Canon S5 IS
Canon SX420 IS
  • $500
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon S5 IS vs Canon SX420 IS

Canon SX410 IS
Canon SX420 IS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS

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