Canon 100D vs Canon SX420 IS

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon 100D versus Canon SX420 IS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the SX420 IS (20MP) is pretty comparable but the 100D (APS-C) and SX420 IS (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 100D was introduced 3 years prior to the SX420 IS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 100D grades against the SX420 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 100D & Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery & Canon SX420 IS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Canon SX420 IS has measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 100D compared to the SX420 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and SX420 IS is 73 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and SX420 IS.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 100D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX420 IS will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 100D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.