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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
  • Released July 2009
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A170 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 4 years prior to the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the SZ-16 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm A170 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Fujifilm A170

 SZ-16 iHS Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm A170 SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 has 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) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and SZ-16 iHS is 94 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography info
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $80 $230