Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX420 IS

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX420 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SX420 IS (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 7 years prior to the SX420 IS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX200 IS grades against the SX420 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Canon SX420 IS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Canon SX420 IS has proportions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS versus the SX420 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SX420 IS is 90 and 80 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and SX420 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.