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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 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
  • Launched July 2009
Fujifilm S9200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm S9200

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm S9200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Fujifilm A170

 Fujifilm S9200 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 54 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S9200

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
great battery pack (500 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S9200
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Fujifilm FinePix S9200
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