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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm A170
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX170 IS Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedAugust 2013July 2009Fresher by 50 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm A170 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm A170

 SX170 IS Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
68
lighter than average in class (251g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (251g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
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