Canon M vs Canon SX420 IS

Let's examine more closely at the Canon M versus Canon SX420 IS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the SX420 IS (20MP) is fairly similar but the M (APS-C) and SX420 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M was unveiled 4 years before the SX420 IS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M grades versus the SX420 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M & Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery & Canon SX420 IS Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Canon SX420 IS has sizing of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M compared to the SX420 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M and SX420 IS is 89 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M and SX420 IS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX420 IS will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.