Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm X30

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the Fujifilm X30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm X30. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 features 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) and the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm X30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the Fujifilm X30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm X30 is 94 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm X30.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A170 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X30 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.