Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z fc

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.