Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP150

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XP150, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XP150 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up versus the Fujifilm XP150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm FinePix XP150. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Fujifilm XP150 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 has physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP150 has measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XP150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the Fujifilm XP150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XP150 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XP150.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP150 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.