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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm A170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 19 months later than the Fujifilm A170 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX220 HS grades versus the Fujifilm A170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Fujifilm A170

 SX220 HS Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009More recent by 19 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SX220 HS

 Fujifilm A170 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm A170

 SX220 HS Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm A170 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm A170.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX220 HS to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX220 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon SX220 HSFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon SX220 HS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 - 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 210 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $80