Clicky

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50 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 XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm XP50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the Fujifilm XP50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm XP50

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm XP50 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Fujifilm A170

 Fujifilm XP50 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XP50

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm XP50 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has got 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 XP50 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the Fujifilm XP50.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XP50 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XP50.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XP50
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Fujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $80 $180