Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR 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)
- 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
- 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S205EXR

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and S200EXR (12MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") use totally different sensor sizes.

The SX420 IS was unveiled 6 years after the S200EXR which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX420 IS grades versus the S200EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm S200EXR
SX420 IS | S200EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 79 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Canon SX420 IS
S200EXR | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR
SX420 IS | S200EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS provides 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) and the FujiFilm S200EXR has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).
Check the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS vs the S200EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and S200EXR is 80 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and S200EXR.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX420 IS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX420 IS will offer greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix S205EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.6" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8 x 6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 48.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 31-436mm (14.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/2.8-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 lb) | 865g (1.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-140 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $299 | $500 |