Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung GX-1S

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung GX-1S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX420 IS was introduced 10 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX420 IS scores against the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS has got outside 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) while the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS vs the GX-1S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and GX-1S is 80 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and GX-1S.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX420 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX420 IS will render more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.