Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 20 months later than the Fujifilm SL240 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades against the Fujifilm SL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm SL240.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.