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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon B500

Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2016
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Photography Glossary

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon B500 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX420 IS and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was revealed very close to the B500 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX420 IS scores against the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Nikon B500

		

		

			
 SX420 IS B500 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX420 IS

		

		

			
 B500 SX420 IS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Nikon B500

		

		

			
 SX420 IS B500 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2016Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS comes with physical 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 Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX420 IS and Nikon B500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS and the B500.
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon B500 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and B500 is 80 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and B500.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon B500 Portrait photography advice
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
37
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Street photography details
Nikon B500 Street photography details
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
52
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than average (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
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 great zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 low fps (0.5 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (195 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
51
 long zoom range (23-900mm  39.1 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery life (600 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with Nikon B500
61
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1008mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (195 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
 better than average battery life (600 per charge)
 has bluetooth
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (23mm)
 long zoom (900mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (541g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 bad battery pack (195 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
45
 relatively wide (23mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (600 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Nikon B500
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic support
27
 relatively wide (23mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic port
 heavier than average (541 grams)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon B500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Nikon B500
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Nikon Coolpix B500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 541 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images 600 images
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $300