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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(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
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 3 years later than the S2800HD and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX170 IS scores versus the S2800HD with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX170 IS S2800HD 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2010Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX170 IS

 S2800HD SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX170 IS S2800HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2800HD has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS versus the S2800HD.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and S2800HD is 88 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and S2800HD.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
68
lighter than competition (251g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also called as - FinePix S2900HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 437g (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $260