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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm F750EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) is very close but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 20 months later than the Fujifilm F750EXR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX170 IS scores against the Fujifilm F750EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 SX170 IS Fujifilm F750EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2012Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm F750EXR SX170 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR

 SX170 IS Fujifilm F750EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Fujifilm F750EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm F750EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm F750EXR.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The SX170 IS includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more recent SX170 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm F750EXR Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F750EXR as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F750EXR as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (251g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors (234g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm F750EXR Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm F750EXR Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix F750EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $445