Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 170 IS was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z900EXR and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 170 IS grades vs the Fujifilm Z900EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS has got outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z900EXR has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 170 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 170 IS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon 170 IS will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.