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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Released June 2010
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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 10 months prior to the Z950 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the Z950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Kodak Z950

 Fujifilm A170 Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Fujifilm A170

 Z950 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 10 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Kodak Z950

 Fujifilm A170 Z950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the Z950.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and Z950 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and Z950.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Kodak Z950 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Kodak Z950
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (243g)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (243g)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Kodak Z950
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1250 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 - KLIC-7003
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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $80 $250