Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX170 IS was brought out 3 years later than the F300EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX170 IS scores against the F300EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the F300EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and F300EXR is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and F300EXR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX170 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon SX170 IS will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.