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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) is fairly close but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 7 months after the Fujifilm F900EXR so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS matches up against the Fujifilm F900EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX170 IS Fujifilm F900EXR 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm F900EXR SX170 IS 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX170 IS Fujifilm F900EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS offers outside 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 F900EXR has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SX170 IS includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more recent SX170 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (251g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (232g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
sensor size is very small (1/2")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography info
68
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (232g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix F900EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-22 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR II
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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 232g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 photos 260 photos
Battery form 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $380