Canon SX420 IS vs Sony RX10
Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
58 Imaging
51 Features
76 Overall
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58 Imaging
51 Features
76 Overall
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2016
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Released March 2014
- Replacement is Sony RX10 II
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Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX420 IS vs Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very similar but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.
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Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX420 IS grades vs the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sony RX10
| SX420 IS | RX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | March 2014 | Fresher by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Canon SX420 IS
| RX10 | SX420 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1290k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sony RX10
| SX420 IS | RX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX420 IS and the RX10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and RX10 is 80 and 58 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and RX10.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The SX420 IS contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer SX420 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Canon SX420 IS Street photography info
Sony RX10 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Sony RX10
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
max fps very slow (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
environment proofing
great battery life (420 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Canon SX420 IS Travel photography information
Sony RX10 Travel photography information
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
great battery life (420 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 Landscape photography highlights
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (195 shots)
missing Timelapse function
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (420 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse function
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Canon SX420 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony RX10 Vlogging highlights
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony RX10 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2014-03-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,290 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | WhiteMagic |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.5fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 10.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 325g (0.72 pounds) | 813g (1.79 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 474 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 195 shots | 420 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $698 |
