Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm HS10

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX420 IS versus FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and HS10 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 5 years later than the HS10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX420 IS grades against the HS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS10 has dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS versus the HS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and HS10 is 80 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and HS10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to render more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.