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

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Differences

Fujifilm J250W advantages over Canon SX170

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 43 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    150g vs 251g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX170 advantages over Fujifilm J250W

  • More telephoto lens reach
    448 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    11 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm J50

Fujifilm J250W
Fujifilm J50
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm J250W vs Fujifilm J50

Canon SX170
Fujifilm J50
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX170 vs Fujifilm J50

Compared to Fujifilm J150w

Fujifilm J250W
Fujifilm J150w
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm J250W vs Fujifilm J150w

Canon SX170
Fujifilm J150w
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX170 vs Fujifilm J150w

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS15

Fujifilm J250W
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm J250W vs Panasonic DMC-FS15

Canon SX170
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon SX170 vs Panasonic DMC-FS15

Compared to Canon SX160

Fujifilm J250W
Canon SX160
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm J250W vs 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

Compared to Nikon L620

Fujifilm J250W
Nikon L620
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm J250W vs 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

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