Canon G7 X vs Fujifilm A170

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon G7 X and Fujifilm A170, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the G7 X (1") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The G7 X was launched 5 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G7 X scores against the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Fujifilm FinePix A170. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery & Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X has got external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 X against the Fujifilm A170.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and Fujifilm A170 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and Fujifilm A170.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G7 X will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G7 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.