Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung NX mini

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is fairly well matched but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX420 IS was released 22 months later than the NX mini making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the NX mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS provides external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the NX mini.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and NX mini is 80 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and NX mini.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX420 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail as a result of its extra 0.5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.