Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm SL240
SX420 IS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 49 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX420 IS
Fujifilm SL240 | SX420 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm SL240
SX420 IS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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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 |