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Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2015
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 SX410 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX410 IS Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2009More recent by 68 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX410 IS

 Fujifilm A170 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Fujifilm A170

 SX410 IS Fujifilm A170 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

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

Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm A170 Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (185 shots)
no Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 185 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $199 $80