Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon S9300

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX420 IS versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 3 years after the S9300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX420 IS grades against the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX420 IS versus Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS against the S9300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and S9300 is 80 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and S9300.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.