Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550 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
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was revealed 3 years after the Fujifilm T550 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX420 IS scores against the Fujifilm T550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm T550
SX420 IS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX420 IS
Fujifilm T550 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm T550
SX420 IS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS against the Fujifilm T550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm T550.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 136 grams (0.30 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $160 |