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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 2009
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm S4800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4800 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 S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the Fujifilm S4800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm S4800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm A170

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 provides external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4800 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm S4800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S4800 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S4800.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4800 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (518g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (518g)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S4800
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Fujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2013-01-30
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 518 gr (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $80 $229