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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30 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 Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 6 months later than the Fujifilm Z30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A170 scores versus the Fujifilm Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm Z30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm A170

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 comes with external dimensions 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 Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the Fujifilm Z30.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm Z30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm Z30
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 3 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $80 $150