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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon D6

Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50 Imaging
74 Features
85 Overall
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2016
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon D6 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX420 IS and Nikon D6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the D6 (21MP) is relatively similar but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and D6 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX420 IS was announced 5 years before the D6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the D6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Nikon D6

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon SX420 IS

		

		

			
 D6 SX420 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2016Newer by 49 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k230kClearer screen (+2129k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Nikon D6

		

		

			
 SX420 IS D6 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon D6 has sizing of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS and the D6.
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon D6 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and D6 is 80 and 50 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and D6.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX420 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon D6 will offer extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX420 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon D6 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (20MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
84
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (21MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Street photography information
Nikon D6 Street photography information
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
62
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 supports touch focus
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Sports photography details
Nikon D6 Sports photography details
41
 long zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (0.5 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (195 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
80
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 decent sensor resolution (21MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery life (3,580 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon D6 Travel photography factors
61
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1008mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery life (195 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
 great battery life (3,580 per charge)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (21MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon D6
47
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery life (195 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
80
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 great battery life (3,580 shots)
 has double storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon D6 Vlogging factors
29
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone support
30
 screen is touchscreen
 provides face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic port
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon D6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Nikon D6
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISNikon D6
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Nikon D6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2016-01-05 2020-02-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 3280000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 105
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.6 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 900s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 1270g (2.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images 3580 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Storage slots One Dual
Launch cost $299 $6,496