Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2009
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX170 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z33WP and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX170 IS grades vs the Fujifilm Z33WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm Z33WP
SX170 IS | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | July 2009 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm Z33WP | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP
SX170 IS | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS provides external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z33WP has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z33WP.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 88 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2009-07-01 |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $197 |