Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon D5000

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX420 IS and Nikon D5000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and D5000 (12MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and D5000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The SX420 IS was released 6 years later than the D5000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D5000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX420 IS scores vs the D5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Nikon D5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Nikon D5000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS comes with exterior 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) while the Nikon D5000 has dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX420 IS and Nikon D5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS against the D5000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and D5000 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and D5000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX420 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX420 IS will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.