Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung NX500

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung NX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX420 IS was announced 12 months later than the NX500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX420 IS and the NX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and NX500 is 80 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and NX500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.