Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Announced January 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
- Renewed by Fujifilm XP80
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm XP70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX170 IS was manufactured 4 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX170 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Fujifilm FinePix XP70. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm XP70
SX170 IS | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm XP70 | SX170 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm XP70
SX170 IS | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | January 2014 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS has got exterior dimensions 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 XP70 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm XP70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS against the Fujifilm XP70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm XP70 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm XP70.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 9cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | 210 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-45S |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $199 |