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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 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
  • Launched January 2016
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was revealed 3 years later than the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX420 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S8300

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S8300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm S8300 SX420 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8300

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S8300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outer dimensions 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 S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8300 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8300.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
max fps very slow (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (195 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
61
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (195 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (195 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8300
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 325g (0.72 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 -
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $299 $200