Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST700
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was released 5 years after the ST700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the ST700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung ST700
SX420 IS | ST700 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 61 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SX420 IS
ST700 | SX420 IS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung ST700
SX420 IS | ST700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS features external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS against the ST700.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and ST700 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and ST700.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung ST700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $280 |