Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8500

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm S8500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the Fujifilm S8500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 comes with external dimensions 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 S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the Fujifilm S8500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S8500 is 94 and 61 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S8500.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor technology.