Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S1500
SX420 IS | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 84 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SX420 IS
Fujifilm S1500 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S1500
SX420 IS | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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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 |