Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX420 IS was brought out 2 years later than the Fujifilm F900EXR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm F900EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS features physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Fujifilm F900EXR has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm F900EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX420 IS against the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 80 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX420 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX420 IS will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.