Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS has physical measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has sizing of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS and the Fujifilm S1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1500 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S1500.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.