Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Nikon Coolpix P900 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX420 IS vs Coolpix P900 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Nikon Coolpix P900 Specs

PowerShot SX420 IS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.5-6.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm³ (4.1″ x 2.7″ x 3.4″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix P900

  • Introduced in March 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-2000mm (83x), f2.8-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 137.4 x 103.2 x 139.5mm³ (5.4″ x 4.1″ x 5.5″)
  • 900g (29.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX420 IS vs Coolpix P900: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Nikon Coolpix P900 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a better choice

PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix P900

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.00
Weighs less (2)

442g
(14.3 oz.)
900g
(29.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

614cm³
(39 cu.in.)
1978cm³
(125 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX420 IS are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the Coolpix P900 and the more compact size.

The PowerShot SX420 IS scores 9 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix P900

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

2 7
Auto Focus points (4)

9 99
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 3200 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

195 360
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P900 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the articulated display and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the Coolpix P900 is made easy by that the battery has more stamina and the built-in GPS.

Yields 23 points for the Coolpix P900.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix P900

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

WiFi

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Nikon Coolpix P900 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX420 IS and Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX420 IS und Coolpix P900, front view

Top view of cameras

PowerShot SX420 IS und Coolpix P900, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Nikon Coolpix P900

9
23

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P900 as better choice.