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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
  • Introduced January 2016
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 5 years after the S2500HD which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the S2500HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX420 IS S2500HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2010Newer by 67 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX420 IS

 S2500HD SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX420 IS S2500HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS versus the S2500HD.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and S2500HD is 80 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and S2500HD.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to render greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (195 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
61
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (195 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (195 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2600HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 337 gr (0.74 pounds)
Physical 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 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 pictures -
Style 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $200