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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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
  • Announced January 2016
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 3 years after the Fujifilm HS35EXR which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX420 IS scores versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX420 IS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SX420 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX420 IS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 80 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX420 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX420 IS will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography advice
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (195 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (600 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
great battery (600 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (600 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (687g)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
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 All around 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 600 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $380