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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm Z33WP
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX170 IS Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedAugust 2013July 2009Fresher by 51 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm Z33WP SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX170 IS Fujifilm Z33WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (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 details
Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (251g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than others in class (110g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
26
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
25
lighter than others in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix Z33WP
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