Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1
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46 Features
34 Overall
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![Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS/Canon-SX420-IS-front.jpg)
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88 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Successor is Olympus SH-2
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX420 IS was brought out 22 months later than the SH-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX420 IS scores against the SH-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Olympus SH-1
SX420 IS | SH-1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | March 2014 | More recent by 22 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon SX420 IS
SH-1 | SX420 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Olympus SH-1
SX420 IS | SH-1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS offers exterior 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 Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX420 IS against the SH-1.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and SH-1 is 80 and 88 respectively.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and SH-1.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 271 grams (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 shots | 380 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $299 | $349 |