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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 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
  • Released August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z37 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX170 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Z37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 SX170 IS Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedAugust 2013July 2009More recent by 50 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z37

 SX170 IS Fujifilm Z37 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS features external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z37 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS versus the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z37.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX170 IS to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-22 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $130