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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 4 months before the Fujifilm S8600 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S8600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm S8600

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm S8600 SX170 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8600

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S8600 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS features outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS vs the Fujifilm S8600.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8600 is 88 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (251 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (251g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery life (410 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (900mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (410 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S8600
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-22 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
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 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 450 grams (0.99 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 410 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $200