Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX420 IS versus FujiFilm F70EXR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and F70EXR (10MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") boast different sensor size.

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 6 years after the F70EXR which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the F70EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS features external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the FujiFilm F70EXR has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS versus FujiFilm F70EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the F70EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and F70EXR is 80 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and F70EXR.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX420 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX420 IS will give you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.