Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm X-S10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX170 IS was brought out 8 years prior to the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX170 IS scores against the Fujifilm X-S10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Fujifilm X-S10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS features outer 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-S10 has specifications of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm X-S10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS and the Fujifilm X-S10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm X-S10 is 88 and 73 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm X-S10.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX170 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-S10 will produce greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX170 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.