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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(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
  • Launched January 2016
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was announced 3 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX420 IS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX420 IS Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2012More modern by 41 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon SX420 IS

 Galaxy Camera 4G SX420 IS 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX420 IS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
41
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
61
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (195 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (195 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $550