Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Updated by Canon SX710 HS
(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
- Revealed July 2009

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm A170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm A170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Fujifilm A170
SX700 HS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 56 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX700 HS
Fujifilm A170 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm A170
SX700 HS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS against the Fujifilm A170.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm A170 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm A170.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2748 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 | 250 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $349 | $80 |