Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Introduced January 2014
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX420 IS was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm S1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX420 IS grades against the Fujifilm S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S1
SX420 IS | Fujifilm S1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | January 2014 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX420 IS
Fujifilm S1 | SX420 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S1
SX420 IS | Fujifilm S1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outer 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) and the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the Fujifilm S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S1 is 80 and 60 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S1.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 680 gr (1.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") |
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 | 350 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-85 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $299 | $400 |