Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z fc
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced January 2016
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Introduced June 2021
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z fc Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX420 IS versus Nikon Z fc, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is relatively well matched but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and Z fc (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX420 IS was launched 6 years prior to the Z fc and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX420 IS grades against the Z fc in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Nikon Z fc. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Nikon Z fc
SX420 IS | Z fc |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon SX420 IS
Z fc | SX420 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2021 | January 2016 | Fresher by 66 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Nikon Z fc
SX420 IS | Z fc | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Nikon Z fc has proportions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX420 IS versus Nikon Z fc in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS and the Z fc.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and Z fc is 80 and 79 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and Z fc.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX420 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon Z fc will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX420 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Z fc | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Z fc |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2021-06-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5568 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon Z |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 21 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) | 445 grams (0.98 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $299 | $949 |