Canon SX420 IS vs Sony A65

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX420 IS and Sony A65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty close but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SX420 IS was announced 4 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX420 IS grades versus the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX420 IS and the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and A65 is 80 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and A65.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX420 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A65 will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.