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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S9400W
(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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 4 months before the Fujifilm S9400W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX170 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S9400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm S9400W SX170 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9400W

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S9400W 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS comes with physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS and the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9400W is 88 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (251g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
26
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2014-01-06
Physical type 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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 670 grams (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 shots 500 shots
Battery style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $330