Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon S6500

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX420 IS and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 3 years later than the S6500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX420 IS scores against the S6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS vs the S6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and S6500 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and S6500.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.