| General | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot SX420 IS | PowerShot SX400 IS |
| MSRP | $299 | $249.99 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20.5 Megapixel | 16.6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4+ | DIGIC 4+ |
| Max Image Resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Superfine, fine | Superfine, Fine |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4.3 - 180.6 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 1008 mm | 24 - 720 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 42x | 30x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 6.6 | f/3.4 - 5.8 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 0.5 fps | 0.8 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 2.2 fps at 20 MP |
| Flash | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto flash on slow synchro flash off | Auto on off slow synchro |
| Flash Range | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Program | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85 mm (4.09 x 2.72 x 3.35") | 104 x 69 x 80 mm (4.09 x 2.72 x 3.15") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz) | 313 g (0.69 lb / 11.04 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.4 x 5.75 x 4.15" | 6.3 x 5.8 x 4.1" |
| Package Weight | 1.375 lb | 1.35 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-11LH | NB-11LH |
| Battery Life | 195 shots | 190 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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