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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
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 SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 14 months later than the Fujifilm A170 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX130 IS Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2009Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm A170 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm A170

 SX130 IS Fujifilm A170 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has proportions 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS against the Fujifilm A170.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm A170.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX130 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm A170
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-19 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $250 $80