Canon SX420 IS vs Sony TX1

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX420 IS versus Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX420 IS was introduced 6 years after the TX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX420 IS grades against the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX420 IS against the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and TX1 is 80 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and TX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX420 IS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX420 IS will offer greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.