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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX420 IS

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX420 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SX420 IS (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 17 months prior to the SX420 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX400 IS grades versus the SX420 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon SX420 IS

 SX400 IS SX420 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Canon SX400 IS

 SX420 IS SX400 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2014Newer by 17 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX420 IS

 SX400 IS SX420 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Canon SX420 IS has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS and the SX420 IS.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX420 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SX420 IS is 81 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX420 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and SX420 IS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX420 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography details
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX420 IS Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (195 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX420 IS Travel photography information
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (195 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX420 IS Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX420 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX420 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCanon PowerShot SX420 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2016-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-6.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 0.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 325 gr (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 195 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $229 $299