Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung NX1

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX420 IS was launched 16 months after the NX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX420 IS matches up against the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the NX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and NX1 is 80 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and NX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX420 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.