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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 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
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX150 IS Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2009Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm A170 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm A170

 SX150 IS Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm A170.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX150 IS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (130 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-14 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 grams (0.67 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 life 130 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $80