Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
38


94 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
23
Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Fujifilm FinePix A170. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm A170
SX150 IS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Fujifilm 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 |