Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 4 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX170 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S8100fd for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS features outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has specifications of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 88 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.