Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

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    Highlights

    • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 0.5 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS was announced in 2016 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 20 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution.

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon PowerShot SX4xx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon PowerShot SX4xx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon SX420 IS January
    2016    		 20 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon SX410 IS
    Compare
    		February
    2015    		 20 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon SX400 IS
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    		July
    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs PowerShot SX410 IS vs PowerShot SX400 IS.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX420 IS.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.5 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 195 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 4+ processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot SX420 IS.

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon SX400 IS
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Canon SX410 IS
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    1/2.3-inch

    20 MP

    Pentax P70
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Sony a6500
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 5DS R
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Panasonic FX580
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    NFC

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS comes with NB-11LH battery pack with battery life of 195 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 0.5 fps.


    Flash

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS has dimensions of 104 x 69 x 85 mm (4.09 x 2.72 x 3.35"). It weighs 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    104 mm (4.09")

    69 mm (2.72")

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    69 mm (2.72")

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    85 mm (3.35")

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    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS dimensions

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon PowerShot SX420 IS is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    50

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.5 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 195 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.5 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 195 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 195 shots

    Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and give score of 51 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    47

    We give Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a score of 47 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    BAD
    38

    We give Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a score of 38 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.5 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    7

    We give Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a score of 7 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    78

    We give Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a score of 78 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    52

    We give Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a score of 52 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    70

    We give Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a score of 70 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 195 shots


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