Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-100

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-100 (12MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The SX420 IS was introduced 24 months later than the EX-100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX420 IS matches up against the EX-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Casio Exilim EX-100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Casio EX-100 has sizing of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS and the EX-100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and EX-100 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and EX-100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX420 IS will offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.