Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 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
- Released August 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JV100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JV100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm JV100
SX170 IS | JV100 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 44 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon SX170 IS
JV100 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JV100
SX170 IS | JV100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm JV100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | |
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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 |