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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T400

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T400 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was revealed 20 months later than the Fujifilm T400 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX170 IS scores versus the Fujifilm T400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm T400

 SX170 IS Fujifilm T400 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2012Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm T400 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm T400

 SX170 IS Fujifilm T400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Fujifilm T400 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm T400.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T400 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm T400 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm T400.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX170 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm T400 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (251 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm T400 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (251 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T400 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others (251 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm T400
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix T400
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix T400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-22 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 180 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $150