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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Announced July 2009
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm S8100fd, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 7 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the Fujifilm S8100fd with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm A170

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 provides external 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 S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm S8100fd in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 94 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm A170 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
53
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
24
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
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 alias 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
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 405g (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $80 $300