Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX420 IS

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon 6D MII versus Canon SX420 IS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and SX420 IS (20MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and SX420 IS (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The 6D MII was introduced 19 months later than the SX420 IS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 6D MII grades versus the SX420 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Canon SX420 IS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII offers outer dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Canon SX420 IS has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 6D MII and the SX420 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and SX420 IS is 59 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D MII and SX420 IS.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6D MII with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 6D MII will deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent 6D MII provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.