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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm A170, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX270 HS grades vs the Fujifilm A170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX270 HS Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedMarch 2013July 2009Newer by 45 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX270 HS

 Fujifilm A170 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm A170

 SX270 HS Fujifilm A170 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm A170 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm A170.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX270 HS to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
34
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
61
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 210 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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