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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(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
  • Released January 2016
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX420 IS was introduced 4 years later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX420 IS grades versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX420 IS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2012More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SX420 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX420 IS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 80 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX420 IS will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
41
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
slow fps (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (195 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
61
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (195 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (195 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (687 grams)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 687 gr (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $430