Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR 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
- Launched August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Released January 2012
- Newer Model is Fujifilm F800EXR

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm F770EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) is fairly close but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The SX170 IS was released 20 months after the Fujifilm F770EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm F770EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm F770EXR
SX170 IS | Fujifilm F770EXR | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm F770EXR | SX170 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR
SX170 IS | Fujifilm F770EXR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS offers external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F770EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm F770EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS against the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SX170 IS features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The fresher SX170 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 lb) | 234 grams (0.52 lb) |
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 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $480 |