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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) is very close but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SX170 IS was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm F600 EXR which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX170 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F600 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 SX170 IS Fujifilm F600 EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2013August 2011Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm F600 EXR SX170 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR

 SX170 IS Fujifilm F600 EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS offers external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Fujifilm F600 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX170 IS has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent SX170 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
68
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix F600 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2011-08-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 153
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $230