Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm HS10

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and HS10 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the HS10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX170 IS scores against the HS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS offers outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS10 has specifications of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm HS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the HS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and HS10 is 88 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and HS10.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.