Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm XP90

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm XP90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP90 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the Fujifilm XP90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm XP90. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Fujifilm XP90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP90 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm XP90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the Fujifilm XP90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XP90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm XP90.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP90 to offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.