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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm A170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 6 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX620 HS grades vs the Fujifilm A170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX620 HS Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedMay 2016July 2009More recent by 83 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX620 HS

 Fujifilm A170 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm A170

 SX620 HS Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS versus the Fujifilm A170.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and Fujifilm A170 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and Fujifilm A170.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to produce greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
71
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $279 $80