Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm A170, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 6 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS offers physical 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) 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).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm A170 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS and the Fujifilm A170.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm A170.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to produce more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.