Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm A170
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Released July 2009

Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FS10 and Fujifilm A170, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FS10 was released 6 months before the Fujifilm A170 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FS10 scores against the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Fujifilm FinePix A170. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Fujifilm A170
EX-FS10 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-FS10
Fujifilm A170 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Fujifilm A170
EX-FS10 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 has physical measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 and Fujifilm A170 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and Fujifilm A170 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and Fujifilm A170.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm A170 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Fujifilm FinePix A170 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3664 x 2748 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1400s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 140g (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $200 | $80 |