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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • New Model is Canon G16
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
  • Released July 2009
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon G15 and Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively close but the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G15 scores against the Fujifilm A170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm A170

 G15 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2009Newer by 39 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm A170 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm A170

 G15 Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G15 and the Fujifilm A170.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and Fujifilm A170 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and Fujifilm A170.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G15 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern G15 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography features
Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average (352g)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography features
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
61
good battery power (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (352 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging details
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than average (352g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $80