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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Photography Glossary

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 17 months before the Fujifilm S9800 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm S9800

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm S9800 SX170 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2013More modern by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9800

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S9800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS has got physical measurements 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 S9800 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX170 IS and the Fujifilm S9800.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9800 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9800.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX170 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (251g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography information
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
57
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9800
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm S9800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 251g (0.55 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $299