Canon A810 vs Fujifilm A170

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon A810 and Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 2 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A810 scores versus the Fujifilm A170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A810 and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A810 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon A810 and Fujifilm A170 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A810 vs the Fujifilm A170.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and Fujifilm A170 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and Fujifilm A170.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A810 to give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer A810 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.