Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung NX300

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very well matched but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the NX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the NX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and NX300 is 80 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and NX300.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The SX420 IS has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The younger SX420 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.