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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W 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
  • Released January 2016
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 2013
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm S8400W and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX420 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S8400W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S8400W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016March 2013More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm S8400W SX420 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8400W

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S8400W 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS comes with outer 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 S8400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS versus the Fujifilm S8400W.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8400W is 80 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8400W.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography details
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
max fps very slow (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (195 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography info
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (195 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (195 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8400W
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2013-03-22
Body design 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $300