Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300
SX420 IS | JZ300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 73 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX420 IS
JZ300 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
SX420 IS | JZ300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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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 |