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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 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
  • Announced January 2016
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was revealed 4 years later than the Fujifilm SL240 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX420 IS grades vs the Fujifilm SL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SX420 IS Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2012Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm SL240 SX420 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm SL240

 SX420 IS Fujifilm SL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys physical dimensions 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 SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS and the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (195 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (195 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (510g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (195 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (510g)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 510g (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $280