Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 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
- Announced August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and FujiFilm FinePix JV200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and FujiFilm JV200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm JV200
SX170 IS | JV200 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Canon SX170 IS
JV200 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JV200
SX170 IS | JV200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JV200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JV200 | |
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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 |