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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 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 S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm S8500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX420 IS scores against the Fujifilm S8500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S8500

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S8500 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm S8500 SX420 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8500

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S8500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS and the Fujifilm S8500.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8500 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8500.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography factors
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography details
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (195 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (670g)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8500
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 325g (0.72 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
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 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $299 $500