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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro 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
  • Released August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Released August 2000
  • Successor is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm S1 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX170 IS was introduced 13 years later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX170 IS scores versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2000More recent by 159 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k200kSharper display (+30k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS offers physical 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 S1 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm S1 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 88 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX170 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX170 IS will provide you with extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (251g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (820 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
46
lighter than others (820 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1 Pro
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (251 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Released 2013-08-22 2000-08-08
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3040 x 2016
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 320
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 200k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 820 grams (1.81 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $2,000