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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 8 months after the Fujifilm T550 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX170 IS grades against the Fujifilm T550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 SX170 IS Fujifilm T550 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2013More modern by 8 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm T550 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm T550

 SX170 IS Fujifilm T550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS has outside 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) and the Fujifilm T550 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm T550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm T550.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX170 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm T550
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (251g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (251 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
lighter than average (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $160