Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P950

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX420 IS versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the P950 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX420 IS grades against the P950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Nikon Coolpix P950. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS and the P950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and P950 is 80 and 52 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and P950.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX420 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.