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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2016
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm JZ300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 6 years later than the JZ300 and that is quite a large difference 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 JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX420 IS grades against the JZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX420 IS JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2010Fresher by 73 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX420 IS

 JZ300 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX420 IS JZ300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS has got outer measurements 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 JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm JZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS versus the JZ300.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and JZ300 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and JZ300.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (195 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
61
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (195 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (195 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also Known as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $180