Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the Fujifilm F600 EXR and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX420 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F600 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F600 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 80 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX420 IS will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.