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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T500 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 T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was revealed 3 years later than the Fujifilm T500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX420 IS matches up against the Fujifilm T500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX420 IS Fujifilm T500 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm T500 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm T500

 SX420 IS Fujifilm T500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm T500.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (195 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
lighter than average (136 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
35
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (136 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $0