Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Nikon Coolpix S7000 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX420 IS vs Coolpix S7000 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Nikon Coolpix S7000 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 S7000

  • Introduced in February 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 3 frames/second
  • 125 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-500mm (20x), f3.4-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 99.5 x 60 x 27.4mm³ (3.9″ x 2.4″ x 1.1″)
  • 161g (5.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix S7000

PowerShot SX420 IS vs Coolpix S7000: 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 S7000 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a better choice

PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix S7000
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.00

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX420 IS are the higher resolution.

The PowerShot SX420 IS scores 5 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix S7000

PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix S7000
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

2 3
Auto Focus points (4)

9 99
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 3200 ISO 125 – 6400 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.46
Better Video (2)

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

195 210
Weighs less (2)

442g
(14.3 oz.)		 161g
(5.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

614cm³
(39 cu.in.)		 164cm³
(10 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix S7000 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 superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the PowerShot SX420 IS: the lower weight than the PowerShot SX420 IS and the more compact size.

Yields 23 points for the Coolpix S7000.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix S7000
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
WiFi
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Nikon Coolpix S7000 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX420 IS and Coolpix S7000

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Nikon Coolpix S7000

5
23

We recommend Nikon Coolpix S7000 as better choice.