Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S1800

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and S1800 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 3 years later than the S1800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX170 IS scores vs the S1800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1800 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm S1800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX170 IS against the S1800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and S1800 is 88 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and S1800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.