Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm Z70

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm Z70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Z70 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 6 years later than the Z70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm Z70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the Z70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and FujiFilm FinePix Z70. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and FujiFilm Z70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the FujiFilm Z70 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS versus the Z70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Z70 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and Z70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.