Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was announced 4 years later than the Fujifilm JX500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX420 IS scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about 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") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the Fujifilm JX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.