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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

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
  • Released July 2009
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm S1500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 6 months after the Fujifilm S1500 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A170 scores versus the Fujifilm S1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm S1500

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm S1500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm A170

 Fujifilm S1500 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S1500

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S1500 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S1500.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
long zoom (396mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S1500
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 345 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
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
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
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