Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX420 IS and Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was revealed 4 months prior to the SX620 HS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the SX620 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the SX620 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and SX620 HS is 80 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and SX620 HS.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.