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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2016
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was released 6 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX420 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S1500

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2009Newer by 84 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm S1500 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S1500

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS offers exterior 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) whilst the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm S1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS vs the Fujifilm S1500.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S1500 is 80 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S1500.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography info
41
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
low fps (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography highlights
61
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
very long reach (396mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (195 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S1500
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $299 $200