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Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Fujifilm A170
(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
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD1300 IS and Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 7 months after the Fujifilm A170 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 SD1300 IS Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 Fujifilm A170 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Fujifilm A170

 SD1300 IS Fujifilm A170 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS against the Fujifilm A170.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and Fujifilm A170.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SD1300 IS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SD1300 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release - $80