Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP30

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm XP30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the Fujifilm XP30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the Fujifilm XP30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XP30 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.