Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
SX170 IS | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | August 2000 | More recent by 159 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 200k | Sharper display (+30k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm S1 Pro | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
SX170 IS | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | |
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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 |