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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 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
  • Launched January 2016
FujiFilm JX300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX420 IS JX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 61 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX420 IS

 JX300 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX420 IS JX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
41
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (195 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
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decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (195 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (195 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX300
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