Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

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).

Check the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.