Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S1800
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 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
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S1880

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and S1800 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was manufactured 6 years later than the S1800 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SX420 IS grades versus the S1800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm S1800
SX420 IS | S1800 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 73 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX420 IS
S1800 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm S1800
SX420 IS | S1800 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1800 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm S1800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS and the S1800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and S1800 is 80 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and S1800.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix S1880 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 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 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $299 | $180 |