Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched July 2009

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm A170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades versus the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Fujifilm FinePix A170. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm A170
SX170 IS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm A170 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm A170
SX170 IS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS offers external 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 A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm A170 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS and the Fujifilm A170.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm A170.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX170 IS to deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-08-22 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2748 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 pounds) | 140g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $80 |