Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm F900EXR

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm F900EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 4 years prior to the Fujifilm F900EXR and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the Fujifilm F900EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 has physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm F900EXR has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm F900EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm F900EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A170 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.