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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the S2500HD and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades against the S2500HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX170 IS S2500HD 
IntroducedAugust 2013July 2010Fresher by 39 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX170 IS

 S2500HD SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX170 IS S2500HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the S2500HD.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and S2500HD is 88 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and S2500HD.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX170 IS to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (251g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also Known as - FinePix S2600HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $200