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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was released 2 years after the Fujifilm S4800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX420 IS grades against the Fujifilm S4800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S4800

		

		

			
 SX420 IS Fujifilm S4800 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 36 months
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Canon SX420 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4800 SX420 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4800

		

		

			
 SX420 IS Fujifilm S4800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4800 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm S4800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS vs the Fujifilm S4800.
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4800 is 80 and 66 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4800.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography factors
44
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
37
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography details
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography information
41
 incredible zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 slow frames per second (0.5 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (195 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography factors
61
 MP count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1008mm)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery (195 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (518g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography factors
47
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery (195 shots)
 no Timelapse function
42
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
29
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone port
24
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4800
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2013-01-30
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
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 distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 518 gr (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $229