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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm T300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the T300 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 2 years after the T300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX170 IS scores versus the T300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm T300

 SX170 IS T300 
LaunchedAugust 2013July 2011Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SX170 IS

 T300 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm T300

 SX170 IS T300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS has outer 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 T300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm T300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS and the T300.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and T300 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and T300.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (251g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography factors
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS FujiFilm FinePix T300
Otherwise known as - FinePix T305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 pictures 180 pictures
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $250