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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm X20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX170 IS was revealed 4 months after the Fujifilm X20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 SX170 IS Fujifilm X20 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon SX170 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 SX170 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 SX170 IS Fujifilm X20 
AnnouncedAugust 2013April 2013Same age
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS provides physical dimensions 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 X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm X20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm X20.
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 88 and 83 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm X20.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX170 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX170 IS will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
46
 has manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
 saves RAW formats
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (251g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (2/3")
 more heavy than competition (353g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
48
 great zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery (270 CIPA)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
68
 lighter than average (251 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 long zoom (448mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
 better than average battery (270 shots)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (353g)
 low resolution (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography factors
49
 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (2.8 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (270 CIPA)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor size (2/3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
31
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than average (251g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone socket
31
 decently wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (353g)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 353g (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 pictures 270 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $500