Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A170

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm A170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 6 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm A170 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the Fujifilm A170.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm A170 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm A170.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.