Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Below is a complete review of the Canon SX410 IS versus Fujifilm A170, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 5 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX410 IS grades versus the Fujifilm A170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX410 IS versus Fujifilm A170 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and Fujifilm A170.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to give more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.