Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm A170

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX540 HS versus Fujifilm A170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was announced 6 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX540 HS scores versus the Fujifilm A170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS offers physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX540 HS vs the Fujifilm A170.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm A170 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm A170.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX540 HS to give you greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.