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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 4 years prior to the SH-50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the SH-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm A170 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm A170

 SH-50 Fujifilm A170 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm A170 SH-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the SH-50.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and SH-50 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and SH-50.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
Olympus SH-50 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (269g)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Olympus SH-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $80 $300