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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
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 SX10 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX10 IS versus Fujifilm A170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was released 6 months before the Fujifilm A170 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX10 IS grades against the Fujifilm A170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX10 IS Fujifilm A170 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX10 IS

 Fujifilm A170 SX10 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm A170

 SX10 IS Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS has got outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon SX10 IS versus Fujifilm A170 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS and the Fujifilm A170.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm A170.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
supports face detect focusing
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
49
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (600g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
34
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging highlights
52
pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-07-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $275 $80