Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm SL300

Lets look closer at the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was revealed 20 months after the Fujifilm SL300 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX170 IS scores against the Fujifilm SL300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS has exterior measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm SL300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm SL300 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.