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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
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
  • Announced July 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm A170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 3 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the Fujifilm A170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Fujifilm A170

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012July 2009Fresher by 39 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 Fujifilm A170 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm A170

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm A170 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the Fujifilm A170.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm A170 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm A170.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Fujifilm A170
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm A170
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $572 $80