Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR vs Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and the Canon PowerShot SX170 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR was introduced in January 2011 and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS was introduced in August 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR Highlights

      • 16.0 MP 1/2-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm F500EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR over Canon PowerShot SX170 IS.

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR vs Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Larger Sensor 1/2-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.3 vs f/5.9
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) vs 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR.

      Fujifilm F750EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F70EXR
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      1/2-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm F200EXR
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      1/1.6-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm F800EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm F300EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12.0 MP

      Fujifilm F550EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F600EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F900EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm F660EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F770EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F80EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      Canon SX170 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX170 IS over Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR vs Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 360 mm vs 448 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 15x vs 16x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 1 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/3200 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot SX170 IS.

      Canon SX120 IS
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.0 MP

      Canon SX150 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon SX160 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon SX130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony DSLR-A900
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Canon G15
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
        Small Sensor1/2-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/3200 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps0.8 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 30.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Canon PowerShot SX170 IS features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Canon PowerShot SX170 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR comes with NP-50 battery pack and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS comes with NB-6LH battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX170 IS. Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Canon PowerShot SX170 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot SX170 IS..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR body has dimensions of 104 x 63 x 33 mm (4.09 x 2.48 x 1.3") and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS body has dimensions of 108 x 71 x 44 mm (4.25 x 2.8 x 1.73"). Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS weighs 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      104 mm

      63 mm

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      108 mm

      71 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and give them scores of 54 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


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