Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FH100
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Released June 2010

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-FH100 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was introduced 5 years later than the EX-FH100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX420 IS scores versus the EX-FH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FH100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Casio EX-FH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-FH100
SX420 IS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 68 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon SX420 IS
EX-FH100 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-FH100
SX420 IS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS features outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FH100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS against the EX-FH100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and EX-FH100 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and EX-FH100.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to render extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.5 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $299 | $299 |