Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX410 IS versus Canon SX420 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the SX420 IS (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was released 11 months before the SX420 IS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX410 IS matches up against the SX420 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Canon SX420 IS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Canon SX410 IS versus Canon SX420 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the SX420 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and SX420 IS is 80 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and SX420 IS.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX410 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.