Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
- Introduced January 2016
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The full galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm S2800HD
SX420 IS | S2800HD | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | February 2010 | Newer by 73 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX420 IS
S2800HD | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD
SX420 IS | S2800HD | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and S2800HD is 80 and 75 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | |
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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 |