Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm JX550 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX420 IS scores against the Fujifilm JX550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS comes with external 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) and the Fujifilm JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.