Canon SL3 vs Canon SX420 IS

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SL3 and Canon SX420 IS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the SX420 IS (20MP) is relatively similar but the SL3 (APS-C) and SX420 IS (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SL3 was manufactured 3 years after the SX420 IS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL3 grades versus the SX420 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 & Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SL3 Gallery & Canon SX420 IS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SL3 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Canon SX420 IS has sizing 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 select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SL3 against the SX420 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and SX420 IS is 71 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL3 and SX420 IS.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SL3 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SL3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.