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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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 A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 A4000 IS Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon A4000 IS

 Fujifilm A170 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm A170

 A4000 IS Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

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

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm A170
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (175 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (175 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
41
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (175 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-07-22
Body design 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 175 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $80