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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm XP70
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm XP70

 SX170 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm XP70 SX170 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm XP70

 SX170 IS Fujifilm XP70 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
34
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix XP70
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
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