Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST65
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST65 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was announced 5 years after the ST65 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX420 IS matches up against the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung ST65
SX420 IS | ST65 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 61 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX420 IS
ST65 | SX420 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung ST65
SX420 IS | ST65 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST65 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX420 IS versus the ST65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and ST65 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and ST65.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung ST65 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung ST65 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $299 | $130 |