Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170
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37 Features
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Successor is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced July 2009
Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm A170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe SX210 IS was manufactured 11 months after the Fujifilm A170 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX210 IS matches up against the Fujifilm A170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm A170
SX210 IS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm A170 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm A170
SX210 IS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS against the Fujifilm A170.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm A170.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX210 IS to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SX210 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3664 x 2748 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Physical 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $226 | $80 |