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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 20 months later than the Fujifilm JZ100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX170 IS matches up against the Fujifilm JZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX170 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2012More recent by 20 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX170 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS offers external 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) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (251 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (251 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $190