Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL30

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was revealed 6 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX420 IS grades vs the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Samsung SL30. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the SL30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and SL30 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and SL30.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to deliver more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.