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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 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
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm JV100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and JV100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was introduced 3 years later than the JV100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX170 IS grades against the JV100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm JV100

 SX170 IS JV100 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2010More recent by 44 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon SX170 IS

 JV100 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JV100

 SX170 IS JV100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS has got outside dimensions 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 JV100 has sizing of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the JV100.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and JV100 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and JV100.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX170 IS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm JV100 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (251g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography features
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than competitors (126g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (251g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
lighter than competitors (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JV100
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujiFilm FinePix JV100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS FujiFilm FinePix JV100
Otherwise known as - FinePix JV105
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-22 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $99