- 1/1.72 inch 41.5mm2
- 13.6 megapixels
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28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.0 megapixels
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24.00mm - 1008.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Samsung SL310 advantages over Canon SX420 IS
-
Larger sensor
1/1.72 inch
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.75
vs
1.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.8
vs
f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Thinner
22 mm
vs
85 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
138g
vs
325g
Lighter weight
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Higher extended ISO
3200
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Canon SX420 IS advantages over Samsung SL310
-
More telephoto lens reach
1,008 mm
vs
102 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Newer
8 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More pixels
20.0
vs
13.6 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
-
Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
15
vs
8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
-
Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Pentax A40
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Less expensive
-
Wider angle lens
Canon
SX420 IS
Pentax
A40
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Pentax S12
Canon
SX420 IS
Pentax
S12
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Samsung TL34HD
Samsung
SL310
Samsung
TL34HD
-
HDMI out
-
More dots on screen
Canon
SX420 IS
Samsung
TL34HD
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Canon SX400 IS
Samsung
SL310
Canon
SX400 IS
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Canon
SX420 IS
Canon
SX400 IS
Compared to Canon SX410 IS
Samsung
SL310
Canon
SX410 IS
-
Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
Canon
SX420 IS
Canon
SX410 IS