Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS versus Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 2 years after the SX600 HS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX420 IS matches up against the SX600 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS features external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX420 IS versus Canon SX600 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the SX600 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and SX600 HS is 80 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and SX600 HS.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX420 IS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.