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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Replaced the Canon S95
  • Refreshed by Canon S110
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon S100 and Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S100 matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Fujifilm A170

 S100 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedDecember 2011July 2009Newer by 30 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon S100

 Fujifilm A170 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Fujifilm A170

 S100 Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S100 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S100 versus the Fujifilm A170.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and Fujifilm A170 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and Fujifilm A170.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon S100 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer S100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography info
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S100
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot S100Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-12-22 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $429 $80