Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX350
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 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
- Introduced August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix JX355

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JX350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the JX350 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was launched 2 years after the JX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX170 IS scores versus the JX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and FujiFilm FinePix JX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and FujiFilm JX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm JX350
SX170 IS | JX350 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Canon SX170 IS
JX350 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JX350
SX170 IS | JX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX350 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the JX350.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and JX350 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and JX350.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX170 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX350 |
Also called as | - | FinePix JX355 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3440 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1800s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 pounds) | 130g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | 180 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $200 |