Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the Fujifilm S2000HD and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX170 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S2000HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS provides physical 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 S2000HD has dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX170 IS and the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD is 88 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.