Canon N vs Fujifilm A170
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Canon N vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed July 2009
Canon N vs Fujifilm A170 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon N and Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe N was unveiled 3 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the N grades against the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon N vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & Fujifilm FinePix A170. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery & Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Fujifilm A170
N | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2009 | More modern by 43 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon N
Fujifilm A170 | N |
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Common features in the Canon N and Fujifilm A170
N | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus |
Canon N vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N has got physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N and Fujifilm A170 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the N and the Fujifilm A170.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N and Fujifilm A170 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon N vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the N and Fujifilm A170.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon N to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher N is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon N vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon N vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot N | Fujifilm FinePix A170 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 3664 x 2748 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $299 | $80 |