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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 4 months prior to the Fujifilm S9200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S9200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm S9200

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S9200 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm S9200 SX170 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9200

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S9200 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys external 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) and the Fujifilm S9200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm S9200.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9200 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9200
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manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography features
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (251g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
26
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (670g)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9200
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix S9200
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT 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 per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
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 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 pictures 500 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $300