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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
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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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm A170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 18 months after the Fujifilm A170 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the Fujifilm A170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm A170

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm A170 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm A170

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm A170 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the Fujifilm A170.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm A170 is 58 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm A170.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will result in extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern HS20 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
55
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than others (730g)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography information
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (730 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography info
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography info
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than others (730 grams)
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm A170
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix A170
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $80