Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm AV200

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX420 IS versus FujiFilm AV200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and AV200 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 5 years after the AV200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the AV200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and FujiFilm FinePix AV200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and FujiFilm AV200 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS features physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV200 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX420 IS versus FujiFilm AV200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the AV200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and AV200 is 80 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and AV200.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.