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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 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
  • Released January 2016
Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm JX370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 4 years after the Fujifilm JX370 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm JX370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm JX370

 SX420 IS Fujifilm JX370 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2011Newer by 54 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm JX370 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm JX370

 SX420 IS Fujifilm JX370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS has outside 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) whilst the Fujifilm JX370 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm JX370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS and the Fujifilm JX370.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm JX370 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm JX370.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm JX370 Street photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
low frames per second (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (195 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
31
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography information
61
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (195 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (195 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm JX370
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-05 2011-08-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.72 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots 190 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $159