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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm S8600 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S8600

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S8600 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2014More recent by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm S8600 SX420 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8600

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S8600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS versus the Fujifilm S8600.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8600 is 80 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography highlights
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (195 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography information
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (195 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery power (410 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (195 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8600
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 450 grams (0.99 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11LH 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $200