Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX420 IS was revealed 2 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX420 IS matches up against the Galaxy NX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS against the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and Galaxy NX is 80 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The SX420 IS comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer SX420 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.