Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung GX-10

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung GX-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX420 IS was introduced 9 years after the GX-10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX420 IS scores against the GX-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS provides 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 GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX420 IS versus the GX-10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and GX-10 is 80 and 59 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and GX-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX420 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX420 IS will give you greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.