Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P900

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX420 IS versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and P900 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 11 months later than the P900 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX420 IS matches up against the P900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Nikon Coolpix P900. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS comes with physical 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 P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the P900.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and P900 is 80 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and P900.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.