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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Fujifilm S1
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2014More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm S1 SX420 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S1

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm S1 Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
41
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (195 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (350 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography features
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (195 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery (350 CIPA)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (195 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
57
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix S1
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