Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A150
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm A150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm A150 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was introduced 4 years later than the Fujifilm A150 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX170 IS scores versus the Fujifilm A150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Fujifilm FinePix A150. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Fujifilm A150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm A150
SX170 IS | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 56 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm A150 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm A150
SX170 IS | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS has physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A150 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm A150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS against the Fujifilm A150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm A150 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm A150.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX170 IS to give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A150 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2009-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
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 dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 lbs) | 130 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $130 |