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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX700 HS Fujifilm A170 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2009More modern by 56 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX700 HS

 Fujifilm A170 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm A170

 SX700 HS Fujifilm A170 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than others (269 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujifilm FinePix A170
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