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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX420 IS was brought out 7 years after the Fujifilm S2000HD which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX420 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S2000HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S2000HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 85 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm S2000HD SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S2000HD 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2000HD has dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS against the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD is 80 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to give more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S2000HD as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (195 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
long zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography details
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (195 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (414mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (195 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
30
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S2000HD as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
21
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix S2000HD
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-414mm (14.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $280