What is the Sensor Size of Canon SX420 IS

What is the Sensor Size of Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS has a 1/2.3" sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and sensor area of 28.07mm².

It is 25% smaller than the average DSLR-Like sensor in its class. In cases where all the other parameters are the same between two cameras, the one with the larger sensor collects more light per pixel and performs better (less noise) in low light / High ISO conditions). Larger sensors also give the photographer more control on the depth of field.

Read our detailed Canon SX420 IS Review

Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with Largest Sensor

In the bar chart below, you can find the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with the Largest Sensor.

Now lets have a look at the Canon SX420 IS competitors in more detail.
Follow the comparison links for a detailed one-on-one comparison of these cameras with the SX420 IS.

Casio EX-100 Compare SX420 IS vs EX-100	12 MP \| 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor 28-300 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #314 Rank in Compact Cameras: #9
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Olympus 1s Compare SX420 IS vs 1s	12 MP \| 1/1.7' BSI-CMOS Sensor 28-300 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #279 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #14
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony WX350 Compare SX420 IS vs WX350	18 MP \| 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor 25-500 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #819 Rank in Compact Cameras: #231
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 97 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Canon SX620 HS Compare SX420 IS vs SX620 HS	20 MP \| 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor 25-625 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #662 Rank in Compact Cameras: #152
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 97 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony H400 Compare SX420 IS vs H400	20 MP \| 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor 25-1550 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #624 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #62
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony H300 Compare SX420 IS vs H300	20 MP \| 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor 25-875 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #751 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #92
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony HX400V Compare SX420 IS vs HX400V	20 MP \| 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-1200 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #444 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #32
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Canon SX700 HS Compare SX420 IS vs SX700 HS	16 MP \| 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor 25-750 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #502 Rank in Compact Cameras: #63
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 94 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon P530 Compare SX420 IS vs P530	16 MP \| 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-1000 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #548 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #46
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon P600 Compare SX420 IS vs P600	16 MP \| 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-1440 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #499 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #40
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Other Frequently Asked Questions about Canon SX420 IS

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