Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S1600

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and S1600 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 3 years after the S1600 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the S1600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS provides physical measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1600 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm S1600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the S1600.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and S1600 is 88 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and S1600.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX170 IS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.