Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170
93 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Revealed July 2009

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was launched 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm A170 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores against the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm A170
A1100 IS | Fujifilm A170 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon A1100 IS
Fujifilm A170 | A1100 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm A170
A1100 IS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the Fujifilm A170.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm A170.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A1100 IS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3664 x 2748 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 140g (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $80 |