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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon SX420 IS Comparison

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Fujifilm X-T2

24 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor

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20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon SX420 IS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm X-T2, which was introduced in July 2016 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Canon SX420 IS, which was introduced in January 2016 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3" sensor. There is only 6 months difference between X-T2 and SX420 IS so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon SX420 IS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-07-07
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 12800 ( expands to 100 - 51200)
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 14.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 507g. 133 x 92 x 49 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Fujifilm X-T1 Compare

Canon SX420 IS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-01-05
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 24-1008 mm F3.5-6.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 0.5fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 325g. 104 x 69 x 85 mm

Fujifilm X-T2 was replaced by Fujifilm X-T3. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon SX420 IS compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-T2 over Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.000k dots vs 230k dots 334% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 0.5fps 13.5 fps faster
Battery Life
340 shots vs 195 shots 145 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area
15.34µm2 vs 1.41µm2 987% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX420 IS over Fujifilm X-T2
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Weight
325 g vs 507 g 182 g lighter
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon SX420 IS: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon SX420 IS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X-T2 has external dimensions of 133 x 92 x 49 mm (5.24 x 3.62 x 1.9″) and weighs 507 g (including batteries). Canon SX420 IS has external dimensions of 104 x 69 x 85 mm (4.09 x 2.72 x 3.35″) and weighs 325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Canon SX420 IS. Canon SX420 IS is 29mm narrower and 23mm shorter than Fujifilm X-T2 but it is also 36mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon SX420 IS has a built-in lens but Fujifilm X-T2 doesn't. Once you put a lens on X-T2, its thickness will increase significantly.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon SX420 IS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Canon SX420 IS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon SX420 IS.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon SX420 IS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Canon SX420 IS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon SX420 IS.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon SX420 IS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the the Canon SX420 IS Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SX420 IS is significantly lighter (182g ) than the Fujifilm X-T2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on X-T2, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the X-T2 has a big advantage over the SX420 IS which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X-T2's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SX420 IS's 3" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Fujifilm X-T2 LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Canon SX420 IS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X-T2.


Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon SX420 IS: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS III sensor and features X-Processor Pro2 processor. On the other hand, Canon SX420 IS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features DIGIC 4+ processor.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Fujifilm X-T2's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the X-T2 and SX420 IS sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon SX420 IS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon SX420 IS Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X-T2 has a 13.1x Larger sensor area than Canon SX420 IS. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon SX420 IS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon SX420 IS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm X-T2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX420 IS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Fujifilm X-T2 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon SX420 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Fujifilm X-T2 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon SX420 IS for Sports Photography

POOR
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
325 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
1008 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 0.5fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 195 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.60
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Fujifilm X-T2 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon SX420 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
507g
Body Thickness 49mm
Read the details
42.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
325g
Body Thickness 85mm
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Fujifilm X-T2 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX420 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon SX420 IS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon SX420 IS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon SX420 IS scores compare:

Fujifilm X-T2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #86 out of 111 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #163 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Canon SX420 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #105 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #936 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X-T2 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon SX420 IS in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Fujifilm X-T2.

Fujifilm X-T2
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X-T2 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
Brand Fujifilm Canon
Announced 2016-07-07 2016-01-05
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Size APS-C 1/2.3"
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 368.16mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 100 ISO -
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 325 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 24-1008 mm (42×)
Max Aperture no lens F3.5-6.6
Macro Focus Range no lens 0cm
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3.20" 3.00"
Resolution 1,000k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.77x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Max Flash Sync 1/250s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps 0.5 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 507g 325g
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm 104 x 69 x 85mm
Battery Life 340 shots 195 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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