Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm X-S10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 12 years before the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the Fujifilm X-S10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Fujifilm X-S10. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S10 has proportions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the Fujifilm X-S10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 94 and 73 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm X-S10.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A170 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give you greater detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.