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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Launched July 2009
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out very close to the Fujifilm Z35 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the Fujifilm Z35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm Z35

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm Z35 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Fujifilm A170

 Fujifilm Z35 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm Z35

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedJuly 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 has outside dimensions 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 Z35 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the Fujifilm Z35.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm Z35 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm Z35.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm Z35
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Fujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 3 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG 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 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $80 $130