Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung EX2F

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX420 IS was announced 3 years later than the EX2F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SX420 IS matches up against the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the EX2F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and EX2F is 80 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and EX2F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX420 IS will show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.