Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung NX11

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX420 IS was announced 5 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX420 IS grades vs the NX11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS vs the NX11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and NX11 is 80 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and NX11.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX420 IS will show more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.