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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Fujifilm A170
(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
  • Launched July 2009
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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 5 months before the Fujifilm A170 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Fujifilm A170

 Fujifilm A100 Fujifilm A170 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm A100

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm A100 

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm A170

 Fujifilm A100 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the Fujifilm A170.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm A170 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm A170.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Fujifilm A170
54
lighter than others in class (124g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography information
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
56
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging information
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm A170
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-04 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $80