Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XF1

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XF1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the Fujifilm XF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Fujifilm XF1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys external 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) while the Fujifilm XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the Fujifilm XF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XF1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XF1.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A170 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm XF1 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor tech.