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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2009
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm T500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the Fujifilm T500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm T500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm A170

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 has exterior 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 T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm T500 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm T500.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
lighter than competition (136g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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