Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon SX420 IS and Sony RX10 II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX420 IS has external dimensions of 104 x 69 x 85 mm (4.09 x 2.72 x 3.35″) and weighs 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX10 II has external dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02″) and weighs 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon SX420 IS and the Sony RX10 II. Canon SX420 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 25mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 17mm thinner than Sony RX10 II.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon SX420 IS and Sony RX10 II.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon SX420 IS and Sony RX10 II.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon SX420 IS is significantly lighter (488g ) than the Sony RX10 II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the RX10 II, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SX420 IS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon SX420 IS and Sony RX10 II's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony RX10 II features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon SX420 IS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX10 II.