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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was introduced 8 months later than the Fujifilm S8200 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX170 IS scores versus the Fujifilm S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm S8200

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S8200 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2013Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm S8200 SX170 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8200

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S8200 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS has physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS vs the Fujifilm S8200.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8200 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX170 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S8200
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (251g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography factors
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (670g)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8200
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photographs -
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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $450