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.

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: #757 Rank in Compact Cameras: #178
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 96 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony HX350 Compare SX420 IS vs HX350	20 MP \| 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-1200 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #595 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #48
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic FZ80 Compare SX420 IS vs FZ80	18 MP \| 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor 20-1200 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #340 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #18
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Canon SX730 HS Compare SX420 IS vs SX730 HS	20 MP \| 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-960 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #559 Rank in Compact Cameras: #79
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 92 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic ZS70 Compare SX420 IS vs ZS70	20 MP \| 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-720 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #332 Rank in Compact Cameras: #15
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon P1000 Compare SX420 IS vs P1000	16 MP \| 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-3000 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #322 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #16
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Canon SX740 HS Compare SX420 IS vs SX740 HS	21 MP \| 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-960 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #499 Rank in Compact Cameras: #51
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 92 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Canon SX70 HS Compare SX420 IS vs SX70 HS	20 MP \| 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor 21-1365 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #336 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #15
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon A1000 Compare SX420 IS vs A1000	16 MP \| 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-840 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #363 Rank in Compact Cameras: #20
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon B600 Compare SX420 IS vs B600	16 MP \| 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-1440 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #884 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #102
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

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