Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 7000

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 7 months later than the 7000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the 7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 versus Olympus 7000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the 7000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and 7000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and 7000.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 7000 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm A170 provides a benefit in sensor technology.