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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV205
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JV200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the JV200 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the JV200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX170 IS grades against the JV200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm JV200

 SX170 IS JV200 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2011More recent by 32 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Canon SX170 IS

 JV200 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JV200

 SX170 IS JV200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS features external dimensions 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 JV200 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the JV200.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and JV200 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and JV200.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JV200 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competition in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV200
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JV200
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujiFilm FinePix JV200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS FujiFilm FinePix JV200
Also Known as - FinePix JV205
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 180 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $49