Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm HS10
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Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
- 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
- Released January 2015
- Also referred to as IXUS 170
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Launched July 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix HS11

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon 170 IS versus FujiFilm HS10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and HS10 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 170 IS was launched 4 years later than the HS10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 170 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 170 IS scores against the HS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery & FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the FujiFilm HS10
170 IS | HS10 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 55 months |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Canon 170 IS
HS10 | 170 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and FujiFilm HS10
170 IS | HS10 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 170 IS offers external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS10 has sizing of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).
Examine the Canon 170 IS versus FujiFilm HS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 170 IS versus the HS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and HS10 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and HS10.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 |
Also Known as | IXUS 170 | FinePix HS11 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lbs) | 666g (1.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") |
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 life | 200 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $149 | $900 |