Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX420 IS

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX150 IS versus Canon SX420 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and SX420 IS (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the SX420 IS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX150 IS grades versus the SX420 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Canon SX420 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX420 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX150 IS versus Canon SX420 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS against the SX420 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and SX420 IS is 86 and 80 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and SX420 IS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.