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Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
55
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A170, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The 5D MIV was brought out 7 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 5D MIV grades vs the Fujifilm A170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Fujifilm A170

 5D MIV Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedAugust 2016July 2009Fresher by 87 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon 5D MIV

 Fujifilm A170 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Fujifilm A170

 5D MIV Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV has got outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIV and the Fujifilm A170.

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and Fujifilm A170 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and Fujifilm A170.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will produce greater detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography information
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
84
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography info
Fujifilm A170 Street photography info
64
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography features
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography features
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
offers touch focus
resolution is amazing (30 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is amazing (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging advice
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging advice
31
touch screen
has face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Fujifilm A170
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-08-25 2009-07-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Cost at release $3,299 $80