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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Fujifilm T550
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 SX420 IS Fujifilm T550 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm T550 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm T550

 SX420 IS Fujifilm T550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (195 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (195 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (195 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
47
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
35
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
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