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What is the Sensor Size of Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
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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: #335
Rank in Compact Cameras: #18

Casio Exilim EX-100
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Olympus 1s

Compare SX420 IS vs 1s

12 MP | 1/1.7' BSI-CMOS Sensor
28-300 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #289
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #15

Olympus Stylus 1s
Imaging
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Value for Money
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Overall Score
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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: #807
Rank in Compact Cameras: #224

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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: #732
Rank in Compact Cameras: #154

Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 96
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: #661
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #68

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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Sony H300

Compare SX420 IS vs H300

20 MP | 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
25-875 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #854
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #99

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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Sony HX400V

Compare SX420 IS vs HX400V

20 MP | 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-1200 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #437
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #25

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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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: #575
Rank in Compact Cameras: #83

Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 93
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: #576
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #53

Nikon Coolpix P530
Imaging
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Nikon P600

Compare SX420 IS vs P600

16 MP | 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-1440 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #528
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #41

Nikon Coolpix P600
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Canon SX420 IS
Does the Canon SX420 IS have Image Stabilization?
Does the Canon SX420 IS have RAW support?
Does the Canon SX420 IS have Weather Sealing?
Does the Canon SX420 IS have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Canon SX420 IS?
What is the Sensor Size of Canon SX420 IS?
is the Canon SX420 IS a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Canon SX420 IS have Touch Screen?
Does the Canon SX420 IS have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Canon SX420 IS?
What is the Weight of Canon SX420 IS?
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