Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9900w which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S9900w in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9900w. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S9900w Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS has external 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) whilst the Fujifilm S9900w has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX170 IS versus Fujifilm S9900w in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS against the Fujifilm S9900w.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9900w is 88 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S9900w.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX170 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.