Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon 170 IS versus Fujifilm X-A1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The 170 IS was introduced 14 months after the Fujifilm X-A1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 170 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 170 IS matches up against the Fujifilm X-A1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Fujifilm X-A1. The whole galleries are available at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A1 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 170 IS vs the Fujifilm X-A1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and Fujifilm X-A1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and Fujifilm X-A1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 170 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon 170 IS will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern 170 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.