Canon SX420 IS vs Sony RX10 II

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX420 IS and Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very comparable but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX420 IS was introduced 7 months after the RX10 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX420 IS and Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS versus the RX10 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and RX10 II is 80 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and RX10 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX420 IS provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more recent SX420 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.