Canon SX420 IS vs Sony NEX-C3

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX420 IS and Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX420 IS was introduced 4 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX420 IS scores vs the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS comes with 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 Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS versus the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and NEX-C3 is 80 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and NEX-C3.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX420 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX420 IS will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.