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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Renewed by Canon G12
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G11 versus Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively close but the G11 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was introduced 5 months later than the Fujifilm A170 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the G11 grades versus the Fujifilm A170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Fujifilm A170

 G11 Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon G11

 Fujifilm A170 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Fujifilm A170

 G11 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedDecember 2009July 2009Same generation
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 offers external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 versus Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G11 compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and Fujifilm A170 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and Fujifilm A170.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G11 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography information
Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (375 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography info
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography features
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (375g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
60
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (375 grams)
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot G11Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-12-16 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $80