Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced March 2013
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX170 IS was unveiled 6 months after the Fujifilm S8400W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX170 IS scores against the Fujifilm S8400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm S8400W
| SX170 IS | Fujifilm S8400W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Canon SX170 IS
| Fujifilm S8400W | SX170 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8400W
| SX170 IS | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2013 |  | March 2013 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS has external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8400W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX170 IS against the Fujifilm S8400W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8400W is 88 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8400W.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-08-22 | 2013-03-22 |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 24-1056mm (44.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1700 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| 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 grams (0.55 lb) | 670 grams (1.48 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 images | 300 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $0 | $300 |