Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S9800

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 12 months later than the Fujifilm S9800 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX420 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S9800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Fujifilm S9800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS offers outside measurements 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 S9800 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the Fujifilm S9800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S9800 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.