Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung NX210

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung NX210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX420 IS was released 3 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX420 IS matches up against the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung NX210 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 scale comparison of the SX420 IS against the NX210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and NX210 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and NX210.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The younger SX420 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.