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Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is very close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was introduced 4 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-100 matches up versus the Fujifilm A170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Fujifilm A170

 EX-100 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 56 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-100

 Fujifilm A170 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Fujifilm A170

 EX-100 Fujifilm A170 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-100 versus the Fujifilm A170.

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and Fujifilm A170 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and Fujifilm A170.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-100 will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography features
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
63
good battery (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
53
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Fujifilm A170
 Casio Exilim EX-100Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-06 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 389 grams (0.86 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 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 life 390 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $572 $80