Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500
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![Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS/Canon-SX420-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 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
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX420 IS was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm S4500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX420 IS scores versus the Fujifilm S4500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S4500
SX420 IS | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX420 IS
Fujifilm S4500 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4500
SX420 IS | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS comes with physical 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) while the Fujifilm S4500 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the Fujifilm S4500.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S4500-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4500 is 80 and 67 respectively.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S4500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4500.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S4500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S4500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 543 gr (1.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
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 | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $299 | $230 |