Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
- Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm HS35EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") posses different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm A170 | Fujifilm HS35EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm A170
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS35EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 94 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A170 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 687 gr (1.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 600 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-W126 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $80 | $380 |