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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs

Canon SX170 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
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm F70EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SX170 IS F70EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2013July 2009More recent by 50 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SX170 IS

 F70EXR SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR

 SX170 IS F70EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography info
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (251 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
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