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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX530 HS
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 5 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX520 HS scores versus the Fujifilm A170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX520 HS Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedJuly 2014July 2009Newer by 62 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm A170 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm A170

 SX520 HS Fujifilm A170 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm A170 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm A170.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm A170 Street photography info
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
55
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $219 $80