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Canon 600D vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
66
Imaging
57
Features
72
Overall
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Canon EOS 600D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Announced March 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Previous Model is Canon 550D
  • Renewed by Canon 650D
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 600D vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon 600D versus Fujifilm A170, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the 600D (APS-C) and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 600D was announced 21 months later than the Fujifilm A170 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 600D grades vs the Fujifilm A170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Fujifilm A170

 600D Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedMarch 2011July 2009More recent by 21 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon 600D

 Fujifilm A170 600D 

Common features in the Canon 600D and Fujifilm A170

 600D Fujifilm A170 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 600D comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 600D versus Fujifilm A170 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the 600D and the Fujifilm A170.

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 600D and Fujifilm A170 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 600D and Fujifilm A170.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 600D having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 600D will produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern 600D will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D Street photography details
Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
67
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D Sports photography features
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography features
53
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (440 CIPA)
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D Travel photography information
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography information
61
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (440 per charge)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (440 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D Vlogging features
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
69
selfie friendly screen
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon 600D vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Fujifilm A170
 Canon EOS 600DFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 600D Fujifilm FinePix A170
Also called as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-03-31 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 570g (1.26 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 793 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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