Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm JZ200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was introduced 20 months later than the Fujifilm JZ200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX170 IS scores vs the Fujifilm JZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ200 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the Fujifilm JZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 88 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm JZ200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX170 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.