Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX700 HS

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS versus Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 24 months later than the SX700 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the SX700 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS versus Canon SX700 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS against the SX700 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and SX700 HS is 80 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and SX700 HS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.