Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs
(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
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also Known as FinePix F75EXR

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm F70EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and F70EXR (10MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizing.

The SX170 IS was introduced 4 years later than the F70EXR and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades vs the F70EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm F70EXR
SX170 IS | F70EXR | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 50 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SX170 IS
F70EXR | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR
SX170 IS | F70EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the FujiFilm F70EXR has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm F70EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the F70EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and F70EXR is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and F70EXR.
As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX170 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX170 IS will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR |
Also called | - | FinePix F75EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3616 x 2712 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 27-270mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 lb) | 205g (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | 300 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $280 |