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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 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 S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was released 2 years after the Fujifilm S9200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX420 IS scores against the Fujifilm S9200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S9200

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S9200 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2014Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm S9200 SX420 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S9200

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S9200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9200 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS versus the Fujifilm S9200.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S9200 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S9200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (195 per charge)
no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9200
61
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
good battery (500 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (195 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
26
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (670g)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S9200
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix S9200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 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 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
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 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 500 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $300