• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 448.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX170 advantages over Fujifilm XP140

  • More telephoto lens reach
    448 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm XP140 advantages over Canon SX170

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 43 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Higher-res screen
    307k vs 77k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon L610

Canon SX170
Nikon L610
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon SX170 vs Nikon L610

Fujifilm XP140
Nikon L610
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XP140 vs Nikon L610

Compared to Canon SX160

Canon SX170
Canon SX160
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon SX170 vs Canon SX160

Fujifilm XP140
Canon SX160
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm XP140 vs Canon SX160

Compared to Nikon L620

Canon SX170
Nikon L620
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX170 vs Nikon L620

Fujifilm XP140
Nikon L620
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XP140 vs Nikon L620

Compared to Fujifilm XP120

Canon SX170
Fujifilm XP120
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX170 vs Fujifilm XP120

Fujifilm XP140
Fujifilm XP120
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Fujifilm XP140 vs Fujifilm XP120

Compared to Fujifilm XP130

Canon SX170
Fujifilm XP130
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX170 vs Fujifilm XP130

Fujifilm XP140
Fujifilm XP130
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm XP140 vs Fujifilm XP130

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