Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung NX300M

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The SX420 IS was released 3 years after the NX300M which is quite a serious difference as far as 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 NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS against the NX300M.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and NX300M is 80 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and NX300M.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX420 IS contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The newer SX420 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.