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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
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 G16 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is pretty close but the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was manufactured 4 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the G16 matches up versus the Fujifilm A170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Fujifilm A170

 G16 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2009Fresher by 53 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon G16

 Fujifilm A170 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Fujifilm A170

 G16 Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G16 has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 versus the Fujifilm A170.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and Fujifilm A170 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and Fujifilm A170.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G16 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G16 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer G16 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
64
good battery life (360 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (356g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
33
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot G16Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $80