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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
  • Released July 2009
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 7 months later than the SP-565UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm A170 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Fujifilm A170

 SP-565UZ Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm A170 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the SP-565UZ.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and SP-565UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm A170 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $80 $400