Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm A170

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX40 HS versus Fujifilm A170, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm A170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS versus Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm A170 is 64 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm A170.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX40 HS to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX40 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.