Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SZ-15

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was released 2 years after the SZ-15 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX420 IS scores versus the SZ-15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys 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 Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the SZ-15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and SZ-15 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and SZ-15.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.