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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 3 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1400 scores vs the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Fujifilm A170

 A1400 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2009More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon A1400

 Fujifilm A170 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Fujifilm A170

 A1400 Fujifilm A170 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A1400 compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and Fujifilm A170 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and Fujifilm A170.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1400 to show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger A1400 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography information
Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography features
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging info
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot A1400Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 150 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $109 $80