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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX170 IS scores vs the Fujifilm Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SX170 IS Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2009More modern by 55 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z30

 SX170 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS and the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (251g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (251g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $150