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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52 Imaging
37 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Released November 2011
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") have totally different sensor size.

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The SX420 IS was released 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-S1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX420 IS scores against the Fujifilm X-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm X-S1

					

					

						
 SX420 IS Fujifilm X-S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2016November 2011Fresher by 51 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon SX420 IS

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X-S1 SX420 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm X-S1

					

					

						
 SX420 IS Fujifilm X-S1 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS has exterior 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 X-S1 has specifications of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS vs the Fujifilm X-S1.
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 80 and 52 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm X-S1.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX420 IS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX420 IS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

						Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography highlights
44
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
46
 has manual focus
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
52
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
51
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 small sensor (2/3")
 more heavy than competition (920g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
41
 great zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (0.5 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
43
 excellent zoom range (24-624mm  26.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (2/3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography info
61
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (1008mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (624mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (920 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography advice
47
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
45
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (2/3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
29
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
26
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external microphone support
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition (920 grams)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm X-S1
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm X-S1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm X-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2011-11-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 920g (2.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life 195 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $299 $399