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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(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
  • Introduced January 2016
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Photography Glossary

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and S2800HD (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 6 years after the S2800HD which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX420 IS scores vs the S2800HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX420 IS S2800HD 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2010Newer by 73 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX420 IS

 S2800HD SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX420 IS S2800HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS has outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS vs the S2800HD.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and S2800HD is 80 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and S2800HD.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (195 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (195 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (195 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2900HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 437g (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $260