Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-10
94 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
23


90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
36
Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 18 months earlier than the SZ-10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 scores versus the SZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus SZ-10
Fujifilm A170 | SZ-10 |
---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm A170
SZ-10 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus SZ-10
Fujifilm A170 | SZ-10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the SZ-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and SZ-10 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and SZ-10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Olympus SZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
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 life | - | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $80 | $300 |