Canon M5 vs Canon SX420 IS

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon M5 versus Canon SX420 IS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the SX420 IS (20MP) is pretty well matched but the M5 (APS-C) and SX420 IS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The M5 was unveiled 9 months after the SX420 IS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M5 matches up against the SX420 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 & Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery & Canon SX420 IS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M5 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M5 versus the SX420 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M5 and SX420 IS is 77 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and SX420 IS.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M5 will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern M5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.