Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon L810

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX420 IS versus Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and L810 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 3 years later than the L810 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX420 IS scores against the L810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Nikon Coolpix L810. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Nikon L810 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS versus the L810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and L810 is 80 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and L810.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.