Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XP130

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm XP130, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was announced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XP130 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 170 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XP130 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP130. The whole galleries are available at Canon 170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP130 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP130 has proportions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm XP130 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 170 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP130.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and Fujifilm XP130 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and Fujifilm XP130.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 170 IS to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 170 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.