Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z35

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z35 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX170 IS scores against the Fujifilm Z35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z35 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS and the Fujifilm Z35.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z35 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z35.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.