Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung NX1000

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very well matched but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the NX1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the NX1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and NX1000 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and NX1000.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The SX420 IS contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent SX420 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.