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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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 SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was announced at a similar time to the Fujifilm A170 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX120 IS matches up against the Fujifilm A170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX120 IS Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm A170 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm A170

 SX120 IS Fujifilm A170 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS offers external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm A170.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
33
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm A170
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (285g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (285g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (285g)
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 285 gr (0.63 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $80