Canon SX50 HS vs Fujifilm A170

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm A170, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon SX50 HS and Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS and the Fujifilm A170.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and Fujifilm A170 is 65 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Fujifilm A170.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX50 HS to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.