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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W350

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released January 2016
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX420 IS was revealed 6 years later than the W350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX420 IS grades versus the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sony W350

 SX420 IS W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SX420 IS

 W350 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sony W350

 SX420 IS W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS features external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Canon SX420 IS versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS and the W350.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and W350 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and W350.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W350
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Sony W350
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $200