Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX420 IS

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX420 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and SX420 IS (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 6 years before the SX420 IS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX130 IS scores against the SX420 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Canon SX420 IS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Canon SX420 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the SX420 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and SX420 IS is 85 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and SX420 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to give extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.