Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X-M1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX170 IS was brought out at a similar time to the Fujifilm X-M1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX170 IS grades against the Fujifilm X-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Fujifilm X-M1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS comes with outside 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) and the Fujifilm X-M1 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS against the Fujifilm X-M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm X-M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm X-M1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The SX170 IS uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder.