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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm A170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 2 months prior to the Fujifilm A170 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX200 IS grades versus the Fujifilm A170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX200 IS Fujifilm A170 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm A170 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm A170

 SX200 IS Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedMay 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Fujifilm A170.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm A170.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX200 IS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm A170
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography information
62
lighter than others (247g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 247g (0.54 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $80