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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2016
Fujifilm S9400W
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm S9400W and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX420 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S9400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S9400W 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm S9400W SX420 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S9400W

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX420 IS vs the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S9400W is 80 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S9400W.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography highlights
41
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
good battery life (500 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (500 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging info
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
26
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 surface 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 670 grams (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 Overall 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 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $330