Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S4500

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S4500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm S4500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the Fujifilm S4500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4500 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the Fujifilm S4500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S4500 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S4500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S4500 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.