Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm JX550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 20 months after the Fujifilm JX550 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX170 IS grades vs the Fujifilm JX550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS comes with outer measurements 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 JX550 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX170 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.