Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and F80EXR (12MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") come with different sensor size.

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 3 years after the F80EXR which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX170 IS scores versus the F80EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the FujiFilm F80EXR has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS versus the F80EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and F80EXR is 88 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and F80EXR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX170 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX170 IS will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.