Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
- Introduced January 2016
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD
SX420 IS | S2500HD | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 67 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX420 IS
S2500HD | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD
SX420 IS | S2500HD | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | |
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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 |