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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(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
  • Released January 2016
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 5 years after the F300EXR which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX420 IS scores against the F300EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX420 IS F300EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2010More modern by 67 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX420 IS

 F300EXR SX420 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX420 IS F300EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS has got outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS and the F300EXR.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and F300EXR is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and F300EXR.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX420 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX420 IS will give you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
41
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (195 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (195 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (195 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Alternate name - FinePix F305EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 325g (0.72 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $299 $280