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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Fujifilm A170
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX210 IS Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2009More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX210 IS

 Fujifilm A170 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm A170

 SX210 IS Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
38
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography info
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
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