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Canon 5D vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
41
Overall
48
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon 5D vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Released November 2005
  • Later Model is Canon 5D MII
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon 5D vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon 5D and Fujifilm A170, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D was brought out 4 years before the Fujifilm A170 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 5D matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Fujifilm A170

 5D Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon 5D

 Fujifilm A170 5D 
AnnouncedJuly 2009November 2005Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 5D and Fujifilm A170

 5D Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 5D vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D features outer measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D and Fujifilm A170 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 5D compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Canon 5D vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D and Fujifilm A170 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and Fujifilm A170.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 5D will give greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 5D vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
64
focusing manually
MP count good (13MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography features
Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
54
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (13MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (800 per charge)
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography highlights
48
environment proof
MP count good (13MP)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D Landscape photography features
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery (800 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon 5D vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Fujifilm A170
 Canon EOS 5DFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 5D Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2005-11-12 2009-07-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4368 x 2912 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1368 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-511A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,780 $80