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Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon A3200 IS and Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 18 months later than the Fujifilm A170 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3200 IS scores versus the Fujifilm A170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 A3200 IS Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon A3200 IS

 Fujifilm A170 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Fujifilm A170

 A3200 IS Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS and the Fujifilm A170.

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and Fujifilm A170.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A3200 IS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent A3200 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm A170
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography information
71
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $80