Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm A170

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm A170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 7 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX730 HS scores vs the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the Fujifilm A170.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm A170 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm A170.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to render greater detail with its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.