Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Fujifilm FinePix A170. The complete galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS against the Fujifilm A170.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and Fujifilm A170.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A4000 IS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer A4000 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.