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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX170 IS was revealed 20 months later than the Fujifilm F660EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX170 IS grades vs the Fujifilm F660EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 SX170 IS Fujifilm F660EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2012Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm F660EXR SX170 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR

 SX170 IS Fujifilm F660EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F660EXR has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS and the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX170 IS comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more recent SX170 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (217g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (251g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (217g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (217 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix F660EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-22 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 Yes
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) 217 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $230