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Canon S110 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon S110 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon S110 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon S110 vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was released 3 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S110 grades versus the Fujifilm A170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Fujifilm A170

 S110 Fujifilm A170 
RevealedSeptember 2012July 2009More modern by 39 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon S110

 Fujifilm A170 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Fujifilm A170

 S110 Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S110 features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S110 versus the Fujifilm A170.

Canon S110 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and Fujifilm A170 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and Fujifilm A170.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S110 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon S110 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S110 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography details
Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography info
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
64
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon S110 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot S110Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $80