Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX420 IS and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX420 IS was released 6 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX420 IS matches up against the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. 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) and the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS and the HX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and HX1 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and HX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX420 IS will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.