Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX420 IS matches up against the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX420 IS against the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and Galaxy Camera is 80 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.