Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm A170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 14 months later than the Fujifilm A170 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX30 IS scores against the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix A170. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the Fujifilm A170.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm A170.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX30 IS to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX30 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.