Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm JZ200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm JZ200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX420 IS grades versus the Fujifilm JZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys physical dimensions 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 JZ200 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS versus the Fujifilm JZ200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm JZ200.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.