Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon S810c

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and S810c (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 22 months after the S810c which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX420 IS grades versus the S810c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS and the S810c.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and S810c is 80 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and S810c.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.