Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A170 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind in sensor tech.