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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX420 IS Fujifilm F900EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm F900EXR SX420 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX420 IS Fujifilm F900EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR size comparison

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

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (195 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography highlights
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decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (195 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (232 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (195 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging info
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix F900EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2013-01-30
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ EXR II
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $380