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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP90
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP80 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX170 IS grades vs the Fujifilm XP80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm XP80

 SX170 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm XP80 SX170 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2013Newer by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm XP80

 SX170 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP80 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the Fujifilm XP80.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm XP80 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX170 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP80
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP80
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (251g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography information
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (251g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm XP80
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm XP80
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm XP80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-22 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 210 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $149