Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm F770EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm F770EXR and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the Fujifilm F770EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm F770EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm F770EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm F770EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm F770EXR.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A170 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.