Canon 5D vs Canon SX420 IS

Let's look closer at the Canon 5D vs Canon SX420 IS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and SX420 IS (20MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and SX420 IS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The 5D was introduced 11 years earlier than the SX420 IS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 5D matches up versus the SX420 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D and Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5D Gallery and Canon SX420 IS Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 5D features physical dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Canon SX420 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D vs Canon SX420 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 5D against the SX420 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and SX420 IS is 55 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and SX420 IS.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX420 IS will result in greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 5D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.