Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2014

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9200 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up versus the Fujifilm S9200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm S9200
Fujifilm A170 | Fujifilm S9200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Fujifilm A170
Fujifilm S9200 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S9200
Fujifilm A170 | Fujifilm S9200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 has 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 S9200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the Fujifilm S9200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S9200 is 94 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S9200.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9200 to offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Fujifilm FinePix S9200 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 500 shots |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $80 | $300 |