Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 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
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix JX305

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and JX300 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was revealed 5 years later than the JX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the JX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm JX300
SX420 IS | JX300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 61 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX420 IS
JX300 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm JX300
SX420 IS | JX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS has got exterior dimensions 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 FujiFilm JX300 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS versus the JX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and JX300 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and JX300.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX420 IS to give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix JX305 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1800 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | 180 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $299 | $110 |