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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP80
Photography Glossary

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 6 months before the Fujifilm XP70 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX160 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XP70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm XP70

 SX160 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm XP70 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP70

 SX160 IS Fujifilm XP70 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS features physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP70 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS versus the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP70 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
46
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm XP70 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography information
69
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
51
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (291g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-21 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 380 pictures 210 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $199