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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 4 months earlier than the Fujifilm S1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX170 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm S1 SX170 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S1 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS versus the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1 is 88 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S1
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
68
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (680g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 680g (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $400