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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Released January 2016
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX420 IS was released 3 years before the Z7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX420 IS scores vs the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Nikon Z7

 SX420 IS Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Z7 SX420 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2016Fresher by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Nikon Z7

 SX420 IS Z7 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS against the Z7.

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and Z7 is 80 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Z7.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX420 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z7 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SX420 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
86
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Nikon Z7
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography details
Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
61
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Nikon Z7
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISNikon Z7
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Nikon Z7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-05 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Number of lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 675 gr (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 195 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC XQD card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $2,797