Canon SX420 IS vs Sony A77 II

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX420 IS versus Sony A77 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty close but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX420 IS was introduced 20 months later than the A77 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX420 IS scores against the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the A77 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and A77 II is 80 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and A77 II.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 II will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.