Canon SX420 IS vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX420 IS and Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 3 months later than the RX1R II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX420 IS scores against the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS has got outer dimensions 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 RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS against the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and RX1R II is 80 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R II will offer you more detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.