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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 7 months after the Fujifilm S4800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX170 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S4800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm S4800

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S4800 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2013More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm S4800 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S4800

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S4800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS has outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS against the Fujifilm S4800.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S4800 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S4800.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX170 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (251 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (518g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (518g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S4800
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-22 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 518g (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $229